Millions of Facebook users warned of settings change that could leave you locked out of account

FACEBOOK has made a big change that affects how you regain access to your account if you’re ever locked out.

The company has ended support for trusted contacts – an emergency feature that allowed designated friends or family to help you get back in.

It’s particularly helpful if you forget your password and your Facebook profile is linked up with an old email address you no longer have.

The feature is also key if you’ve been targeted by a hacker too.

An alert began appearing earlier this year, telling users to “review your security to help prevent getting locked out”.

The firm is warning people to make sure their email address and phone number is up to date before they end trusted contacts for good.

“Trusted contacts is no longer supported,” Facebook’s support page now reads.

“This means that your chosen friends will no longer be able to help you get back on Facebook if you lose access to your account.

“Make sure that your email address and phone number are up to date in your account settings.”

The Mark Zuckerberg-owned site hasn’t given a reason why the extra layer of security is being pulled.

“Make sure that your email address and phone number are up to date in your account settings.”

So with trusted contacts going, it’s more important than ever to make sure your email and contact number is correct.

Check yours now by opening the Settings and going to Personal and account information.

Select Contact info and you will see all email addresses and phone numbers that Facebook has for you.

Facebook has other mechanisms to regain your account.

And you should make sure you have two-factor authentication set up, so any logins require a text code for approval.

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