Most likely, someone tried to sign up for a Facebook account using your email address by mistake. The sign-up process isn’t finished until someone clicks the link in this email, so the easiest thing to do is ignore the email.
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I’m seeing an error message that says there’s an existing account associated with my email address.
You can only sign up for one Facebook account per email address. If you’re seeing an error message that says there’s an existing account associated with your email address, review these troubleshooting tips:
- If you already opened a Facebook account using your email address but lost your …
I’m seeing an error message that says my email address is invalid when I try to sign up.
If you’re seeing an error message, something may have been misspelled after the @ sign. Make sure you typed your email address correctly.
If you entered your email address correctly and you’re still seeing this error message, let us know.
I’m having trouble signing up for a Facebook account using my mobile number.
To sign up using a mobile number, you need to be able to receive text messages. If you’re having trouble receiving a text message when you try to sign up with your mobile number, please let us know. If you’re unable to receive text messages, try signing up for Facebook with your email address …
I accidentally signed up using the wrong email address. How can I fix this?
To correct your email address:
Note: When you confirm the …
Why am I being asked to add my phone number to my account?
Adding your phone number to your account will help keep your account secure, make it easier for you to connect with friends and family on Facebook and make it easier to regain access to your account if you have trouble logging in.
When we ask you to add your phone number, you may …
What will happen to my account if I don’t confirm my email address or phone number?
You can use your account without confirming your email address or phone number for one day. After one day, you won’t be able to use your account until you complete this step.
Why did I receive a confirmation email from Facebook?
When you sign up for a Facebook account or add a new email address to your existing account, Facebook will send an you an email. This way, we can make sure that you own the email address connected to you account. To confirm this, all you need to do is click on the link …
How do I complete the signup process and confirm my email address or phone number?
To complete the signup process, we need to confirm that you own the email address or phone number you used to set up the account.
There are several ways that you can confirm your email address or phone number:
- Confirm your phone number by entering the …
What is the minimum password strength and how can I make my password strong?
When you create a new password, make sure that it’s at least 6 characters long. Try to use a complex combination of numbers, letters and punctuation marks.
If you see a message letting you know the password you entered isn’t strong enough, try mixing together uppercase and lowercase letters or making the password …
