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Firefox & Facebook's log in approval needed?

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Greetings!

I use a Mac 27" desktop and when trying to log into Facebook receive this error message:

Login approval needed We noticed a login from a browser, device or location you don't usually use. We need to confirm it was you before you can get back on Facebook. Learn more


I am not understanding the browser & desktop issue. I was able to log in to Facebook on my iPad, but still unable to access the desktop. I seem to be in an endless loop with Facebook.

Greetings! I use a Mac 27" desktop and when trying to log into Facebook receive this error message: Login approval needed We noticed a login from a browser, device or location you don't usually use. We need to confirm it was you before you can get back on Facebook. Learn more I am not understanding the browser & desktop issue. I was able to log in to Facebook on my iPad, but still unable to access the desktop. I seem to be in an endless loop with Facebook.

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Did you see anything you could click on? That sounds like the website wanted to do a 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication)

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Hi FredMcD! Happy 2022. Yes, I see things to click on but that does not solve the problem.

I could spend all day changing my password and it still states: Login approval needed We noticed a login from a browser, device or location you don't usually use. We need to confirm it was you before you can get back on Facebook. Learn more

I tried the identify your recent comments and that bounces me back to "Log in Approval"

I have a code from a trusted friend but can not get to the link to enter it.

Doo-dah, doo-dah

Thank you, Deborah

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I suggest contacting their support.

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Hi Fred, Please share the contact link. Since I can not log in, I can not contact support.

Any idea why I keep getting the message about not recognizing my device, location or browser?

We noticed a login from a browser, device or location you don't usually use. We need to confirm it was you before you can get back on Facebook. Learn more

Thank you, Deborah

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Delete browsing, search and download history on Firefox {web link}

Remove a single website from your history {web link}

Open the History Manager <Control> (Mac=<Command>) <Shift> H. In the search bar, enter the name of the site. Right-click on one of the listings and select Forget About This Site. This should remove all information, including any site settings And Passwords.

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Hi FredMcD,

I have no idea what you are suggesting I do. I clear the history every time I shut down the desktop. I also use the Safari delete web history on the iPad.


Delete browsing, search and download history on Firefox {web link}

Remove a single website from your history {web link}

Open the History Manager <Control> (Mac=<Command>) <Shift> H. In the search bar, enter the name of the site. Right-click on one of the listings and select Forget About This Site. This should remove all information, including any site settings And Passwords.


Are you asking me to completely remove Facebook, and reinstall it?

You suggested I contact FB, so I asked you for FB contact information since I can not contact FB.

Why are you sending a link to bing? Fortunately now that I use Mac's I do not have the bing infestation in/on computer.

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Could be a problem with your Avast security software, so maybe check that.

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Hi cor-el,

Okay, how do I check that? Right now, I am rather frustrated, duh, so the calm/rational side of looking at things is not working very well... Thank you.

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zibabird said

Are you asking me to completely remove Facebook, and reinstall it?

Sometimes removing the website's data in the browser can clear an issue.

You suggested I contact FB, so I asked you for FB contact information since I can not contact FB. Why are you sending a link to bing?

The link is for a search for how to contact FaceBook. Look at it.

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Hi Fred, No way will I ever knowingly click on bing.

I did look for Facebook contact information and several other well respected tech sites said phones do not work.

Let me try a few thing and see what tomorrow brings...

Thank you, Deborah