Confirm Your Identity

Confirm Your Identity

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Why do I need to confirm my identity by providing my phone number?

This is a security measure that helps make sure that you’re a real person with just one Facebook account. To confirm your identity, all you need to do is...

What are Facebook's authenticity guidelines?

People on Facebook want to interact with their real friends and the people they know in the real world. Since accounts that impersonate anyone or anything...

Do Facebook policies apply when I am using my Facebook account to access apps and games?

Yes. If you’re playing a game or using an app that you access using your Facebook login, you still have to use your real name and identity. Whenever you u...

If I use my phone number to confirm my identity, will it appear in my profile (timeline)?

Your mobile number will only appear on your profile (timeline) if you want it to. If you want to add a mobile number to your account in the future, you c...

Why can't I use my phone number to verify multiple accounts?

To make sure that everyone on Facebook knows who they're interacting with, you're only allowed to have one account. For more details, checkout our Communi...