Facebook is one of the largest social networking platforms; founded by Mark Zuckerberg and a few of his roommates and friends from Harvard. Facebook now provides various business, retail, marketing services, and much more from what began as a social networking platform. It has also absorbed Instagram, Whatsapp, Oculus, and a few other companies that now function as a part of Facebook.
With a little over 2.5 billion users, Facebook is considered one of the big five information technology companies in the US, alongside Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon.
If you are one of those people in 2021 who hasn’t created their own Facebook account, it is still not too late to join the party. This article will guide you through the entire process of creating and accessing your Facebook account.
Requirements:
- To create, log in, and access your Facebook account, you need a laptop, desktop, or smartphone. You can also access Facebook through its mobile app interface.
- A stable internet connection to access Facebook features.
- You require a mobile number or email address to create a Facebook account.
How to create a Facebook Account?
Facebook offers endless possibilities to its users, especially when it comes to social networking. Many individuals and businesses benefit from Facebook pages by sharing information, providing updates, marketing a product or service, connecting with people, and much more.
All it takes to have these features in the palm of your hands is to create a Facebook account. So here is how you can create your own Facebook account:
- First, visit the Facebook homepage at https://facebook.com.
- Then, click on the green ‘Create New Account button.
- On the Sign-Up window that pops up, fill in the required details such as:
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- First name
- Surname
- Mobile number or Email Address
- New password
- Date of Birth
- Gender
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- Click on ‘Sign Up.
- There will be a notification requesting details from you to continue creating your account on the next page. Click on ‘Continue’.
- Enter the 5-digit code sent to your email address or mobile number to confirm your account.
- You might also be required to provide a mobile number verification for your Facebook account. If this occurs, provide your mobile number and get it verified. Completing these steps will create your Facebook account, and you can start exploring your page.
How to log in to your Facebook Account?
If you have just created a new Facebook Account or you already have an existing account, you can follow these steps to get yourself logged in:
- First, visit the Facebook homepage at https://facebook.com.
- Next, enter your email address or phone number.
- Enter your Facebook password.
- Click on ‘Log In’ to access your Facebook account. It is as easy as that.
Accessing Facebook through your mobile
According to reports, it is said that almost 97% of Facebook users access their accounts through a mobile device. It is also one of the most conveniently designed app interfaces available, considering the number of functionalities packed into a single app.
You can download the Facebook app from Google Play Store for Android users. As for iOS users, you can download the Facebook app from the Apple Store.
Since most users are looking to access their Facebook profile through their mobile devices, the sign-up and login methods through the Facebook app have been provided below. The procedure is quite similar to that of the system through a browser. Here’s how:
- Sign-up on Facebook App1. Once you have downloaded the Facebook app on your mobile device, click on ‘Create Facebook Account.’
2. Enter your First name, Surname, Date of Birth, and Gender.
3. Enter your mobile number and continue to the verification steps.
4. Provide a password for your Facebook account.
5. Click on ‘Register’ to complete the registration process and have your account created. - You are logging in on your Facebook App1. Next, open the Facebook app on your mobile device.
2. Enter the email address or phone number with which you registered your account.
3. Enter your password.
4. Click on ‘Login’ to access your Facebook profile.
Have you forgotten your Facebook password?
Since Facebook has evolved into a multi-service provider, many users will find that their Facebook account contains quite a lot of personal information. So it is always essential to ensure that you safe-keep your login credentials and create a password that only you can remember and never forget.
However, in case you have forgotten your Facebook password, you can easily retrieve your account details and proceed to reset your password. Here’s how:
- Visit the Facebook homepage at https://facebook.com.
- Click on the ‘Forgotten password?’ option to enter the Account Recovery page.
- Next, enter your mobile number or email address with which you registered your Facebook account.
- Then, click on ‘Search.’
- Select the type of platform you wish the code sent to. It can be sent either via email or SMS.
- Enter the code sent to your email address or mobile number.
- Click on ‘Continue’ to reset your Facebook password.
Creating a Facebook page for a Community, Celebrity, or Business
As mentioned earlier, Facebook allows users to create a page for a community, a celebrity, or even to build their brand and business. This creates a platform where the page admin and visitors can connect.
Reports have stated that businesses with a Facebook Business page tend to reach more customers than those without an online presence. Also, ensure that you have a personal Facebook account before proceeding. So let’s get started and see how to create a page for your business or cause:
- First, visit the Facebook homepage at https://facebook.com.
- Then, click on the ‘Create a page’ option found at the bottom.
- Once on the next page, select the appropriate category with which you would like to create a page, either Business/Brand or Community/Public Figure.
- You will be prompted to log in to your personal Facebook account. Proceed by logging in to your account.
- You will then be redirected to the registration page, where you have to provide information regarding the business or cause you to want to publicize. Completing all the necessary steps will create your public account to start marketing your business or building your fan page.