Article: This is only provided for those who want to sign-up for Facebook. Use your original identity and information to sign-up for a Facebook account. Follow all of the account verification processes provided to make your account secure. Do not share it with anyone, do not store it in your mail inbox or anywhere on Facebook or online. Don't share your password with friends. If you log on at a cyber cafe or similar, always remember to log right back off when you finish (better yet, don't use a public computer at all). If possible, avoid checking your social networking accounts on anything but your own devices. But if you have no choice, consider the following: Never click "keep me logged in", or similar long-term access checks, when entering the site. Be aware of who is around you when you key in your password. Cover the keys if you feel safer. Be discreet and don't attract attention while using the site. Curiosity can lead some people to want to fiddle just because... Always remember to log out when you're done. Just get into the habit of going through a list in your head of "log in, do not check stay logged in, log out" when using public access devices. Before installing any (if you really must), do research into the reliability, safety and track record of the third-party app. Ask friends, ask questions in forums, etc., to reassure yourself of its safety. If you have any doubts, don't install it. For example, in Facebook, you can check the box that states, "Browse Facebook on a secure connection (https) when possible". Enable login notificationsthis will alert you should anyone other than yourself attempt to log in to your Facebook account. Enable login approvals too; this will require a special security code to be added should the account be opened from an unknown browser. You'll get a text message should such an attempt be made. And if you like, you can add trusted contacts who can help you get back on the site if you are hacked; simply check and fill the Trusted Contacts field. Other social networking accounts have security settings too. Spend time checking these out and enabling what you feel protects you best. In accounts such as Facebook, only allow friends to see your stuff; that way any "friends of friends" who might be less friendly in intent won't be able to see your account. Whatever your social networking account, don't share your account with unknown people. In Facebook as well as Twitter, there is an option by which you can keep your account hidden from the general public, although your profile name will be shown. This option can be found in "Privacy settings " in Facebook and 'Settings ' in Twitter. Only share video, photo and other content with friends. In Facebook change the timeline and tagging to be friends only. Friend only those people you really know. If you don't know the person, assume it's safest not including them in your Facebook account.

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Have a secured Facebook account. Keep your password secure. Be really careful if using public access computers for Facebook, Twitter, etc. Be very careful with third party apps on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Use the account's security settings to make things safer for you. Consider using the Privacy features to limit who can see you.