About the network
Do you want to understand what Facebook is and why it is needed? Now we'll tell you everything. Facebook is a classic social network that allows you to find acquaintances from general education, work and communicate with friends. In other words, it helps you to always be in touch. You can run your own blog, post your videos and photos, and also use additional options - games, polls, etc.
The possibilities of the social network do not end there. Today, many people also use it as a trading platform, since it is convenient to promote their business and expand their client base on the social network.
Finding a site is very simple: just enter the first letters of the name of the social network in the browser search engine, you can even do it in Russian. For example, Afsu - Facebook is detected instantly. FB is so popular that you can go to the official website even if you enter feysbuk, feisbuk or fezbuk in the search bar. You can even do it in Russian: atqc - Facebook. Surprisingly, but it is detected unmistakably!
Answers to frequently asked questions
Despite the fact that the social network FB has existed for quite a long time, and everything on it is very simplified, there are some users who often ask certain questions. People want to know answers to the following information:
If there is no need for a page to exist on this site, then how to delete a Facebook page forever?
If you decide not to log into this social network anymore and delete all your data, then you need to go to your account settings and select “general”, then “manage your page”.
Below you will find information about deleting your account. If you have read it, then select “delete page” to confirm your actions.
What to do if you forgot your website password?
This question is often asked by new users. In order to recover your password, you need to select the option “forgot your password” when logging in.
In the window that opens, you will need to enter the phone number or email address that was specified during registration.
How to write a message to several people at once?
In order for your message text to be sent to some users at once, after writing the text in the messenger, you will select all those to whom you are addressing your message.
Peculiarities
For those who are also on other social networks, navigating the new site will not be difficult. The interface is quite familiar and intuitive. There are some differences:
- Add as a friend and subscribe to updates. You can be friends and not be subscribed to your friend's updates. But until the friend request is approved, you automatically become a subscriber of the user. Then you can unsubscribe from notifications about his updates without losing your friend.
- Limit of 5000 friends. This is one of the security measures against spam.
- Warnings for strangers. If your information has nothing in common with that of a potential friend, then they ask about a possible acquaintance with the user. When the answer is no, a warning is issued. The account is blocked if there are a large number of warnings;
- Creating groups of friends. Friends are sorted by default into groups based on data. For example, classmates, classmates or relatives and friends. You can create groups yourself;
- Privacy settings. Visitor access to the page can be regulated. You can select specific people with whom you want to share your profile data and posts. You can restrict access to the page.
- Wink function. A typical Facebook greeting does not carry a complex semantic load.
Login to Facebook from a computer or laptop
To log into the social network facebook.com from a regular home or work computer, laptop or netbook, you just need to launch your favorite web browser (Chrome, Opera, Explorer or FireFox) and enter the following in the address bar: facebook.com or: fb.com Type https:// or www. no need - your Internet browser will do it itself. Attention, the site does not work in the .ru zone, so typing facebook.RU is incorrect and therefore not necessary, there is no such resource. Press the “Enter” key. You should see a page like this:
Now you need to enter data for authorization on your FB.COM page in the “Username” and “Password” fields. By the way, you can use both an email address and a cell phone number that is linked to your account as a login. If you are trying to log in for the first time and do not have a login and password, follow the “Registration” link and follow a few simple steps. After this, you will be taken to the so-called “Personal Account” of Facebook.com or simply “My Page”.
Some statistics
FB, Facebook is a social network, and the most popular in the world. Every seventh inhabitant of the planet uses it - the number of users is approaching 1.5 billion people.
In terms of audience coverage in Russia ru ru Facebook.com is in fifth place, behind its domestic counterparts - VKontakte and Odnoklassniki. Facebook is used by more than 25 million users nationwide. Compared to VK, the audience is somewhat older - the maximum number of users is in the age category of 25-34 years.
How to correctly log into your profile on a PC and phone
First, understand the features of proper authorization on your Facebook page.
To log into your profile on a PC, follow these steps:
- Log in to the site page or register (if this has not been done previously);
- indicate your phone number or e-mail in the top column, and your password in the bottom;
- Set o to automatically log the PC into the profile (optional).
After this, Facebook redirects the user to his page.
To log into your profile from your smartphone, you can use the Facebook application. To do this, you need to download the program and install it on your phone, and after logging in, provide your login information. Another option is to go to your social network page through a browser (the algorithm of actions is the same as on a PC).
This is interesting
Here are some unusual facts about the social network:
- A film about Facebook. The history of the creation of a social network has been brought to the big screen. The film “The Social Network” was filmed in 2010 in Hollywood by D. Fincher. The film earned a Golden Globe in the Best Dramatic Film category and three Oscars for best screenplay, editing and music. Mark Zuckerberg was played by D. Eisenberg.
- Constitution of Iceland. With the help of the social network Facebook, the Icelandic constitution was rewritten. Proposals were posted and discussed on a specially created page. The entire project took place under the close attention of Icelandic citizens. Even if you already have an account on another social network, we highly recommend that you register. This is a very advanced and modern platform. And you can use it from any device!
Problems logging in from a mobile phone
If you have problems logging in, remember that you must enter the full phone number with the country code. Except for the extra zero or other special characters. If you still cannot log in or have forgotten your password, contact the social network support service for help.
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Facebook app for iPhone
First make sure you have the latest version of the application:
- Open the App Store page on iPhone;
- Check the contents of the updates section.
If you find a new version of the Facebook application in the list of updates, download it. If this does not resolve the issue, please submit a notification to the Mobile Help Center.
To go to the Mobile Help Center:
- Open the Facebook iPhone app;
- Click Help Center (at the bottom of the loading screen).
Facebook apps for Android
First, make sure you have the latest version of the Facebook Android app. Store → My apps → Updates. If there is a new version of the Facebook app, it will be available in the list of updates for download.
If you're having problems with the app, check the Facebook for Android website for the latest information on known issues and new releases. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed, please send a notification to the Mobile Help Center.
Registration
To use the features of Facebook, you need to create your account and register on the Facebook website.
There is nothing easier than registering on Facebook - judge for yourself. The registration form is equipped with all sorts of pop-up tips and unobtrusive recommendations. Already from the first page this site begins to inspire sympathy
