Are you experiencing network issues and want to update your followers on Facebook? Or are you lazy login in from your PC to post one update? Whatever the case, you can always update your Facebook account using a text message.
First, link your mobile number to your Facebook account and ensure it is verified. Now activate Facebook text on your page. Once done, compose a status text (SMS) on your phone’s messaging app and send it to 32655 (FBOOK) to update your timeline without an internet connection.
The FBOOK code varies based on your network provider and country. And, you cannot use the service if your mobile number is not connected to your account. This article guides you on using Facebook text for the first time. We will explain how to link your number to your account, use text messages to update your account, and address any other related concerns.
How to set up Facebook texts
Follow the steps below to set up Facebook texts to update your timeline through SMS.
Step 1: Log in to your account and tap on your profile picture
Step 2: Click settings and privacy, then select settings
Step 3: Click mobile tap in the left menu
Step 4: Select ‘add a phone’ and enter your mobile number. Follow the instructions provided until you set up your country and carrier. You will be instructed to send the letter ‘F’ to a code to receive a confirmation text on your phone.
Step 5: Key in the code as instructed. Now, you have successfully added your mobile number to your Facebook account.
N/B: If your mobile number is already added to your account, ignore steps 4 and 5.
Step 6: Click ‘Activate Text Messaging.’ Once done, you will see ‘Text Activated’ next to your mobile number, and you are ready to update your account using text messages.
Once through with the steps, you can update your Facebook account through texts and receive other SMS notifications from Facebook. You can also choose whether to share your number with your friends, the maximum number of daily texts, the kind of messages to receive, and the time of day you will receive such texts.
How to update your Facebook account using a text message
Once you have set up Facebook texts on your account, compose texts (SMS) on the mobile messaging app and send them to 32655 to update your timeline. The code may vary based on your country or carrier. The text will also vary based on what you want to do with your account.
Write the message that you want to appear in your Facebook timeline and send it FBOOK to update your status. If you have forgotten your password, send the word OTP to get a temporary one. To get help, send a text HELP. To start getting SMS notifications send a text START, and to stop getting the notifications send a text STOP.
Below is a table showing the text summary to send to FBOOK to update your Facebook account accordingly.
| When you want to: | Send a message that reads: |
| Update your Status | Type status message, e.g., Enjoying holiday at the beach |
| Get help | HELP |
| Receive a one-time password for your account | OTP |
| Start getting SMS notifications | START |
| Stop getting SMS notifications | STOP |
N/B:
- Standard messaging rates for your mobile service provider apply when using Facebook texts. But, Facebook doesn’t charge for the services.
- You can specify the notifications you want to receive from your account settings.
What happens to Facebook accounts that share mobile phone numbers?
For shared mobile numbers, you can choose to receive SMS notifications for all accounts. However, the person with the phone is the one who will receive and send messages. If you want to STOP receiving notifications for one account, reply STOP to the text received from that account. Reply ON if you want to start receiving the notifications.
If you want to stop receiving SMS notifications for all associated accounts, send the text STOP to the relevant code of your country and carrier.
What is a Facebook message (SMS) update?
Facebook SMS updates are notifications you receive via your mobile phone messaging services when you activate text messaging on your Facebook account. The texts may notify you of direct messages (DMs), tags, comments, profile changes, or status updates.
The notifications are based on your account settings on messaging. You can opt to receive SMS ‘only about your account’ or ‘suggested.’ The ‘only about your account notifications’ is the minimum SMS option. You will receive only crucial SMS about your Facebook account login attempts, passwords, and privacy changes.
Suggested notifications allow Facebook to send updates it considers helpful to you. These include SMS on changes to your Facebook account and any comments on your posts and tag. You will therefore get a lot of messages. Under this option, you can limit the notifications by specifying the ones you want to receive.
What to do if you are not receiving Facebook SMS after setting up Facebook texts
If you are not receiving any notifications from Facebook on your phone after setting up Facebook texts, do the following:
- Visit notifications on your page and check whether you have selected notifications to be sent via SMS. If not, select and you should start receiving them.
- If notification settings are okay, remove your mobile number and reactivate Facebook texts.
- If you still don’t get the notifications, report the issue to the Facebook support team.
FAQs
Why am I getting a code from Facebook?
Facebook will send you a 6-digit security code if you have turned on two-factor authentication through texts. The code is sent every time you log in to your Facebook account from a different browser or mobile device. If you aren’t logging in, someone might be trying to access your account.
Two-factor authentication process protects you from unauthorized account access. If someone tries to log in to your account, they won’t succeed unless they have access to your mobile phone or email to get the 6-digit code. When you get such alerts, it is best to reset your password to prevent further attempts.
How do I turn on SMS codes for two-factor authentication for my mobile device?
Two-factor authentication is a good way to keep your account safe from unauthorized attempts. You can choose to receive the code through email or text. To turn on the text option, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Log in to your account and navigate to security and login settings
Step 2: Scroll down until you getthe ‘use two-factor authentication’ option. Click edit.
Step 3: Choose ‘Text Message (SMS)’ under the select security method option. Follow the instructions given to complete the process.
Step 4: Once you have activated SMS codes, set up additional security features such as recovery codes, trusted contacts, or security keys. This ensures you can log in to your account if your mobile device is hacked, stolen, or lost.
What does 32665 mean on Facebook?
The 32655 code is the FBOOK number that supports Facebook text services. You can use it to update your Facebook using text messages. Please type what you want using your phone messaging app and send it to the code, and your timeline will be updated accordingly. The code may vary depending on your country and mobile carrier.
Why do I need a Facebook code?
Apart from using the SMS to update your account, you can use it to protect your account’s privacy. This is where you need a Facebook code. Once you activate two-factor authentication, you can choose to receive the code via text or email. The code alerts you whenever someone logs in to your account from a different device. If it is you, you only need to enter the code to sign in to your Facebook account. This ensures your privacy is not jeopardized.
Will Facebook send a code to a friend?
No, Facebook doesn’t send a code to your friend unless you have used their number to activate two-factor authentication. So, if not, anyone claiming to have received your code is a criminal. Do not use the code to log in to your account or click any suspicious link you receive. As a precaution:
- Check devices you are logged in to your Facebook account and change your password if there is any you don’t recognize.
- Under settings, check mobile numbers attached to your account and delete any you don’t recognize.
- De-authorize devices linked to your account and start authorizing the ones you use again.
- Enable two-factor authentication to keep your account safe. Remember to turn on the notification option.
Key Insights & Takeaway
Facebook is continually working to improve its user experience. Text message services are one such option that allows you to update your timeline without mobile data. You only need to compose text through a mobile messaging app, send it to 32655, and your Facebook account will be updated accordingly. You can also use text messaging to receive a Facebook authentication code to keep your account safe.