🛡️ Introduction:

Are you constantly seeing the “Keep Your Account Safe” prompt on Facebook? Even after enabling two-factor authentication, the problem might persist. In this updated step-by-step guide, we’ll show you the most effective and current solution to Facebook two-factor authentication fix by issue using Facebook and Instagram settings.

🔗 Step 1: Link Your Facebook Account to Instagram

Why It Matters:

Linking your Facebook and Instagram accounts strengthens your account’s verification status across Meta platforms.

How to Do It:

1. Open the Instagram app.
2. Tap your profile icon (bottom right).
3. Tap the menu icon (☰) (top right).
4. Go to Settings and Privacy.
5. Select Accounts Center.
6. Tap Profiles > Add Accounts.
7. Choose Add Facebook Account.
8. If the correct Facebook account appears, tap Continue. If not, select “Not You?” to switch accounts.
9. Complete the linking process.

⚙️ Step 2: Navigate Instagram Settings for Deactivation

Why Temporarily Deactivating Helps:

Deactivation helps reset the problematic “keep your account safe” trigger from Meta’s backend.

Steps to Follow:

1. From your Instagram homepage, repeat navigation to Settings and Privacy > Accounts Center.
2. Tap Account Settings > Personal Details.
3. Choose Account Ownership and Control.
4. Tap Deactivation or Deletion.
5. Select your Facebook account.
6. Choose Deactivate Account, then tap Continue.
7. Enter your Facebook password.
8. For reason, choose: “This is temporary. I’ll be back.”
9. Under Reactivating your account, open the dropdown and select “Don’t reactivate automatically.”
10. Tap Done > Continue.
11. Do not check the option to continue using Messenger.
12. Confirm by selecting Deactivate My Account.

🌐 Step 3: Log In via Web Browser

Final Reset for the Prompt:

Now, logging in through a browser removes the “Keep Your Account Safe” message completely.

How to Do It:

1. Open any browser (e.g., Chrome).
2. Go to facebook.com.
3. Log in to your deactivated Facebook account.
4. You should no longer see the “Keep Your Account Safe” message.
5. Optionally, you can now re-enable two-factor authentication safely.

✅ Conclusion: Problem Solved!

By linking Instagram, temporarily deactivating your account, and logging in through a browser, you effectively bypass the frustrating “Keep Your Account Safe” loop on Facebook. This updated method has worked for many users.

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📌 Related Tips: Facebook two-factor authentication fix

Keep Instagram and Facebook apps synced under Meta’s Account Center.

Regularly update your Facebook app.

Always use strong passwords and backup codes for 2FA.