Reviewing login attempts on your Facebook account can help you monitor suspicious activity and catch potential hacking attempts. Facebook provides a few different ways to see recent logins to your account. Here are some quick answers to common questions about reviewing Facebook login attempts:
How do I see recent logins to my Facebook account?
The easiest way to see recent logins is to go to your Facebook Settings. On desktop, click on the arrow in the top right and choose “Settings”. On mobile, tap on the three horizontal lines in the bottom or top right and choose “Settings”.
In Settings, go to the Security and Login section. Here you will see a list of Where You’re Logged In, with information about the most recent logins to your account, like location, browser, and time. You can also click on See More to expand the list.
Using Facebook mobile app
On the Facebook mobile app, go to the Menu (three line icon) > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Security and Login. Scroll down to Where You’re Logged In to see your recent logins.
Using Facebook Lite app
On the Facebook Lite app, tap Menu (three line icon) > Settings & Account > Settings > Security. Scroll down to Where You’re Logged In to see your recent logins.
How far back does Facebook show recent logins?
Facebook displays about the last 30 days worth of logins by default. To see further back than that, you’ll need to download your Facebook data.
How do I download my Facebook login data?
To download a complete history of your Facebook logins:
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings
- Click on Your Facebook Information in the left menu
- Click on Download Your Information
- Deselect all categories except Security and Login Information
- Click on Create File
Facebook will assemble all your login data from your account history into a downloadable file. It may take up to a few days for the file to be ready. When it’s ready, you’ll get a notification and can download it from Facebook.
What’s in the Facebook login data download file?
The login data file contains a complete history of:
- Logins – Date, time, IP, location, browser for each login
- Logged out sessions – When you or Facebook logged you out
- Changes to account recovery options – Email, phone number, trusted contacts
- Changes to login approvals – Two-factor authentication settings
- Unknown logins – Logins Facebook didn’t recognize
- Logins from new devices
- Attempted account recoveries
- Locations where your account was accessed
This allows you to do a complete audit of your Facebook account login history.
How do I check the login history in my data file?
Your Facebook data will be in an HTML or JSON file. To find the login history:
HTML file
- Open the file in your browser
- Ctrl-F or Cmd-F to search for “account_history”
- Scroll down to the account_history table to see your login data
JSON file
- Open the file in a text editor
- Search for “account_history”
- Scroll down to the account_history section to see login data
It can help to convert the data to a spreadsheet if you want to analyze or visualize the history.
How do I check when my Facebook password was changed?
When you download your Facebook data, the account history also includes password changes. To see when your password was changed:
- Open your Facebook data file
- Search for “password_changes”
- Here you will see dates and details for any password changes
How do I know if there was an unauthorized login?
To look for unauthorized logins in your Facebook history:
- Check for logins from unfamiliar locations
- Look for logins from devices you don’t recognize
- Review any “Unknown” logins Facebook didn’t recognize
- Check dates and times for logins you don’t remember
Here is an example summary table of suspicious Facebook logins:
| Date | Time | Location | Device | Browser |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5 | 3:23am PST | London, UK | Unknown iOS device | Mobile Safari |
| Oct 10 | 5:18pm PST | Seattle, WA | Chrome on Windows 10 | Chrome |
Any logins from locations you haven’t been to or devices you don’t own could indicate an unauthorized access.
What should I do if I see a suspicious Facebook login?
If you notice any unauthorized or suspicious logins on your Facebook account, take these steps immediately:
- Change your password – Update your password to lock out anyone else accessing your account.
- Turn on login approvals – Go to Settings > Security > Login Approvals and enable extra login security.
- Check linked accounts – Remove any unknown or suspicious linked accounts under Settings > Apps and Websites.
- Review account recovery options – Make sure your recovery email, phone number, and contacts are accurate.
- Report suspicious login – Let Facebook know about any unauthorized logins from Settings > Security > Report Suspicious Activity.
Taking quick action helps secure your account and prevent any further unauthorized access.
How do I turn on login alerts?
Facebook has a login alerts feature that notifies you whenever your account is accessed from a new device or browser:
- Go to Settings > Security and Login
- Under “Use two-factor authentication and alerts” click on Edit
- Turn on the toggle for “Get alerts about unrecognized logins”
With login alerts enabled, Facebook will send you a notification if your account is accessed from a new device or browser. This makes it much easier to spot unauthorized logins.
Can I see who is logged into my Facebook account?
Unfortunately there is no way to see all devices or browsers currently logged into your Facebook account. The “Where You’re Logged In” history only shows the last login from each device or browser.
However, if someone is actively logged into your account from another device, these steps may help detect it:
- Turn on login approvals – You will then get notifications to approve new logins.
- Change your password – This will log out all other sessions.
- Check your security log – It may show multiple concurrent logins.
- Check for suspicious posts or messages – That could indicate account access.
Monitoring your login history and enabling login alerts are the best ways to detect unauthorized access.
Should I be worried about Facebook login notifications?
Getting notifications about new Facebook logins is actually a good thing – it means you are monitoring account activity. Some common reasons for Facebook login alerts include:
- New device or browser – This is normal if you logged in from a new phone, computer, etc.
- Traveling – Logging in from a new location can trigger an alert.
- Computer reinstall – Wiping your computer can make Facebook see it as a new device.
- Facebook glitch – Occasional system glitches may show false notifications.
You should only be concerned if you received an alert for a login you know you did not make. Legitimate new logins are normal.
How often should I review my Facebook login activity?
Facebook recommends reviewing your login activity about once a week. Here are some best practices:
- Check weekly – Quickly review new logins from the past week in Settings.
- Review after travel – Check for any unfamiliar locations after a trip.
- Check after password changes – Verify no suspicious logins afterward.
- Download history monthly – Do a full data download every month to check for issues.
Staying on top of your Facebook login activity helps you spot unauthorized logins quickly.
Conclusion
Reviewing your Facebook login history regularly is important for account security. Check your recent logins under Security settings, enable login alerts, and download your account data to audit logins. Take swift action if you see any unauthorized access. With proper vigilance of your login activity, you can help secure your Facebook account.
Common questions for Facebook login review include:
- How do I see recent Facebook logins?
- How do I download my full Facebook login history?
- How do I check for unauthorized/suspicious logins?
- How do I enable Facebook login alerts?
- How often should I review Facebook logins?
Monitoring your login activity, turning on extra security features, and watching for unauthorized access allows you to help keep your Facebook account safe from hackers.