How do I find linked accounts on Facebook?

Facebook allows you to link your account to other online accounts and services to simplify logging in, sharing content, and more. If you’ve linked accounts in the past, you may want to review them to ensure only approved connections remain active. Here’s how to find and manage linked accounts on Facebook.

Viewing Your Connected Accounts

The easiest way to see a list of all accounts connected to your Facebook profile is to visit your settings. Here’s how:

1. Go to Facebook.com and log into your account.
2. Click on the down arrow in the top right corner.
3. Select “Settings & Privacy” from the drop down menu.
4. Click on “Settings.”
5. On the left side column, click “Connected Accounts.”

This will display a list of all the accounts you’ve linked to Facebook. The list may include:

• Other social media accounts like Twitter or Instagram
• Media services like Spotify or Netflix
• Gaming platforms like PlayStation or Xbox
• Messaging apps like WhatsApp or Messenger
• Productivity tools like Google Calendar or Office 365
• And more!

Viewing Linked Apps and Websites

In addition to connected accounts, you may also see a list of apps and websites you’ve logged into using your Facebook login. These include services that support logging in with Facebook. To view these:

1. Go to the Connected Accounts page in your Facebook Settings.
2. Click on “Logins” in the left sidebar.

This shows a list of apps and websites connected to your account. You can remove any unwanted connections here.

Checking Linked Accounts on Mobile

You can also view and manage linked accounts right from the Facebook mobile app. To do so:

1. Open the Facebook app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Tap the three horizontal lines menu icon in the top right corner.
3. Select “Settings & Privacy” from the menu.
4. Tap “Settings.”
5. Select “Connected Accounts” on the next page.

This displays your connected accounts. Tap any account to manage, unlink, or get more info on that connection.

Unlinking Accounts

If you see any unwanted linked accounts, you can easily unlink them by following these steps:

1. Go to your connected accounts page in Facebook Settings.
2. Find the account you want to remove.
3. Click “Remove” next to the account name.
4. Confirm you want to unlink the account when prompted.

This disconnects the account and stops any connection between that service and your Facebook profile. You may need to also unlink Facebook from within that app or service’s settings.

Stop Using Facebook Login

To prevent new services from linking to your Facebook account, turn off Facebook Login. This removes Facebook connectivity from future apps you sign up for. To disable:

1. Go to Facebook Settings.
2. Click “Apps and Websites” in the left sidebar.
3. Turn “Apps, Websites and Games” off.

With this setting disabled, you’ll sign up for other services using an email address or username instead of Facebook login.

Check Linked Apps’ Permissions

It’s a good idea to periodically check what permissions your linked apps have when accessing your Facebook data. To view and adjust app permissions:

1. Go to Facebook Settings.
2. Click “Apps and Websites.”
3. Click “Logged in with Facebook.”
4. Select each app to view its permissions.
5. Remove any unnecessary or unwanted access privileges.

Revoking permissions ensures apps don’t have broad access to information like your friends list, birthdate, interests, and other sensitive data.

Secure Your Account After Removing Links

Once you unlink an account or service from Facebook, consider taking extra steps to secure your profile:

• Change your Facebook password to ensure the third party no longer has access.
• Review recent posts and activity for anything suspicious or unauthorized.
• Enable two-factor authentication for enhanced security.
• Check login notifications to monitor future login attempts.

Conclusion

Keeping tabs on connected accounts allows you to unlink anything you don’t want tied to your Facebook profile. Review linked accounts and app permissions regularly to maintain control over your information and digital footprint.