FAQs
How many Facebook accounts can you have with one email? Just one.
Can I use the same email for two Facebook accounts? ›
Can I create a joint Facebook account or share a Facebook account with someone else? We don't allow joint accounts. Additionally, you can only create an account for one Facebook account per email. Since each account belongs to one person, we require everyone to use their authentic name on their account.
What happens if you have two Facebook profiles? ›
Your notification and privacy settings from one profile don't carry over to your other Facebook profiles. You can manage some settings separately for each profile, such as choosing who can see that profile's posts or send friend requests to that profile.
How to make two separate Facebook accounts? ›
Create and switch additional Facebook profiles
- Tap in the top right of Facebook.
- Tap your name at the top.
- Tap Your profiles in the top right.
- Tap Create new profile.
- Tap Get started, then follow the instructions on the screen to create a profile.
Is it against Facebook rules to have two accounts? ›
Facebook is a community where people use their authentic identities. It's against the Facebook Community Standards to maintain more than one personal account. If you want to represent your business, organization, brand or product on Facebook, you can use your personal account to create and manage a Page.
Can you tell if someone has two Facebook accounts? ›
Navigate Facebook Friends: If you have mutual friends with the person you're searching for, you can look into their friend list. By searching for the person's username in the friend list of your mutual friends, you may be able to find their secret account [1].
Why would someone create multiple Facebook accounts? ›
You can create up to 4 additional Facebook profiles under your account. These profiles can represent different things about you like your interests or communities you belong to. Each profile will have its own friends list and Feed and each can follow different groups and Pages.
Can someone tell if you look them up on Facebook? ›
Your Facebook searches are private. If you look up someone's profile or they look up yours, none is the wiser. Facebook is very clear on the matter: “Facebook users cannot track who has viewed their personal homepage. Third-party applications also cannot provide this feature.”
How to tell if someone has two Messenger accounts? ›
Different names or usernames: If you come across two messenger accounts with the same phone number but different names or usernames, it suggests that the person may be using multiple accounts.
Can you have two Facebook accounts on one phone number? ›
No its not possible you can create two Facebook account with same phone number .
Your main profile is the profile you create when you sign up for a Facebook account. Your main profile is required and can only be deleted if you delete your Facebook account. Your main profile must be active in order to create and use additional Facebook profiles.
How many Facebook pages can you have? ›
There is no specific limit on the number of pages you can create on a Facebook account.
Can you stay logged into 2 Facebook accounts? ›
Switching between Facebook accounts without logging anyone out is only available on Facebook.com on a computer. To switch accounts on an app or mobile device, log out of an account and then log in with a different account.
Can two devices be on the same Facebook account at the same time? ›
If you've logged into your Facebook account on multiple devices, you'll need to log out of each device separately. Learn how to manage where you're logged into Facebook or how to log out of your mobile account from a computer. If you want to take a break from Facebook, learn how to temporarily deactivate your account.
Can you reuse an email for Facebook? ›
No, you cannot create a new Facebook account with the same email after deleting your previous account. When you delete your Facebook account, Facebook retains your email address and associates it with your deleted account.
Can I open two Facebook accounts with the same phone number? ›
No, two Facebook accounts with the same phone number cannot be verified. Facebook requires each account to have a unique phone number to help keep accounts secure and prevent fraud. If you need to create a second Facebook account, you will need to use a different phone number for verification.
Can you transfer a Facebook account to another email? ›
To change your email address, you'll need to remove an email address associated with your account first and then add a new email address. Note: You can also change who sees the email address associated with your account, and which email address is the primary email associated with your account.
Can other Facebook users see my email? ›
You control who can see your mobile phone number or email address on your profile separately. If you choose to share your phone number or email address on your profile with an audience, everyone in that group can see it. Learn how to adjust who you share your email address or mobile phone number with.