How to deactivate the two-factor authentication connection on Messenger?

How to deactivate the two-factor authentication connection on Messenger?

In our series "how to manage and secure your Messenger account", let's now look at how to disable the double authentication connection.




Disabling the two-factor authentication connection is simple, it is indeed faster to disable it than to enable it. The proof in pictures !

Disable two-factor login on Messenger

1. Open Messenger then tap your profile picture.

How to deactivate the two-factor authentication connection on Messenger?

2. You are on your profile page, scroll down to reach the "Account settings".

How to deactivate the two-factor authentication connection on Messenger?

3. Then tap on the “Security and Login” section.




How to deactivate the two-factor authentication connection on Messenger?

4. Towards the bottom of the page, you can see that a "Yes" is written in front of the "Use two-factor authentication" section. This therefore means that it is, at this moment, activated. Touch this line to continue.


How to deactivate the two-factor authentication connection on Messenger?

5. All you have to do is touch the "Disable" button which appears in blue under the first block.


How to deactivate the two-factor authentication connection on Messenger?

This particular connection is now disabled. If necessary, know that it is possible to reactivate it at any time!

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