Is it OK to have 2 Facebook accounts?

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.
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What happens if you have 2 Facebook accounts?

The main reason is that Facebook doesn't allow users to have more than one personal account — it's against their Terms of Service. So if they find out you have two personal accounts, they'll shut them down.
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Can I have a second account on Facebook?

Because a Facebook account is tied to a unique email address, anyone can start a second account as long as a unique email address is provided. Accounts are completely separate and do not share friends, photos or applications.
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Can Facebook tell if I have 2 accounts?

During the registration and later on when you actively use these accounts, Facebook still can detect multiple personal accounts by using digital fingerprints. These are registered every time you're active online and can expose your web browser's identity.
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Can I have 2 Facebook accounts with same email?

Although you technically cannot create two separate Facebook accounts from one email address, you can use Facebook as two or more separate entities from the same Facebook account. Facebook allows you to create Pages for business, which can be managed from your personal profile account.
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Why Do I Have Two Facebook Accounts with the Same Email?



Can you have 2 Facebook accounts on one phone?

The first Facebook account that you link to the app becomes your primary account. To add additional accounts, open the app preferences and tap on Accounts. Here you will be given the option to Add another account. The app will ask for the Facebook username and password of the second account you would like to configure.
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Can you use a fake name for Facebook?

Facebook users cannot use fake names on their accounts. Always use your real name. You can change your name after your account is created only if you legally change your name, such as when you get married. It is a particularly flagrant violation of Facebook rules to intentionally impersonate another person on Facebook.
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Should I have a separate Facebook account for work?

Do not use your current personal Facebook profile or create a new personal profile for business purposes. It violates Facebook's policies to use a profile for commercial or promotional purposes, and doing so will not only annoy your friends, it could result in Facebook deleting your account.
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How many Facebook can you have?

Facebook accounts are free, but remember, you can only have one account. If you already have a personal Facebook page account, you will have to create your business page ​off that account. If you create more than one account and Facebook catches you, they will disable or delete one or both accounts.
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Have 2 Facebook accounts How do I delete one?

Under personal information (right hand column), click on close account. Then, select the reason you want to close your account and click continue. Continue to follow the prompts to close the extra account. Facebook - Log in to the facebook profile you would like to delete.
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How do I create a new Facebook account with another email?

From the Computer
  1. Go to www.facebook.com.
  2. Enter your name, email or cell phone number, password, date of birth, and gender. ...
  3. Click Create an account (remember you must be at least 14 years old to do this).
  4. Finally, you'll need to confirm the email address or cell phone number you entered earlier.
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Can I separate my Facebook page from my personal account?

To disconnect your old personal profile and account, go to settings > page roles and delete your old user profile that's listed. DO NOT add anyone as a friend, accept friend requests, or like any posts.
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Is it better to have a Facebook page or profile?

The answer comes down to personal preference. Pages only impress when they're robust... in content & fan base. A page with just a few fans & no engagement can do more harm than good to your personal brand. And profiles make it easier to get reach & engagement.
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Can I join Facebook anonymously?

You can exclude by name anyone you don't want to see something. You can also limit the range of people who can look you up using the email address and/or phone number you gave Facebook, though that can make it harder for friends to find you.
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Can I hide my real name on Facebook?

Type your pseudonym or make one up. Facebook doesn't allow initials and nicknames can only be used in the following format: "First Name, Nickname, Last Name." The only way to hide your full name is to use a fake one.
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What is best Facebook name?

The 20 Most Popular Names On Facebook
  • 20 Most Popular Full Names. 75980 – JOHN SMITH. 14648 – JOE SMITH. 13846 – BOB SMITH. 11199 – MIKE SMITH. ...
  • 20 Most Popular First Names. 1037972 – JOHN. 966439 – DAVID. 798212 – MICHAEL. 647966 – CHRIS. ...
  • 20 Most Popular Last Names. 1049158 – SMITH. 520943 – JONES. 440978 – JOHNSON. 392709 – LEE.
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What are the different types of Facebook accounts?

Facebook Page Types – Select the Best Category for Your Business
  • Local Business or Place.
  • Company, Organization or Institution.
  • Brand or Product.
  • Artist, Band or Public Figure.
  • Entertainment.
  • Cause or Community.
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Is there a difference between personal and business Facebook page?

Simply put, a Facebook Business page represents a business or brand and showcases the services it provides. On the other hand, a Personal page represents a singular social media user and is used to share updates about the user's personal life and to connect with friends and family.
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What is the benefit of having a page on Facebook?

By maintaining an active Facebook Page where people are sharing reviews, checking in, and engaging on a regular basis, you'll give yourself more opportunities to be discovered through Facebook Graph Search and will also have the chance to make a meaningful first impression on your next great customer.
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What happens to my Facebook page if I delete my account?

What happens if I permanently delete my Facebook account? Your profile, photos, posts, videos, and everything else you've added will be permanently deleted. You won't be able to retrieve anything you've added. You'll no longer be able to use Facebook Messenger.
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Can my friends see my pages on Facebook?

Facebook friends receive permission to access your profile. Your friends see your posts, your photos, and pages you like. You can also override the privacy settings on any post as you write it using the Audience Selector. You can also review your past posts using the Activity Log from your Timeline.
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What happens to my pages if I deactivate Facebook?

If your Page is deactivated, people can't see your Page or find your Page if they search for it. If you don't want your Page to be deactivated, you can give someone else full control of your Page. You'll then be able to deactivate your account without deactivating the Page.
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What happens if I create a new Facebook account?

Remember, when you create a new account, Facebook will do its best to reactivate your old account, based on whatever data was in the old account. Note that when you delete your old account, you will lose all your friends, photos, messages, comments, favourites, games and other data.
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Can I delete my Facebook account and start over?

This makes it possible to reestablish your Facebook account if you change your mind about deleting it. If you want to start a new account, however, you must have Facebook delete the account entirely before you can begin again.
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Why are my two Facebook accounts linked?

Facebook doesn't allow an email address to be used on more than one Facebook account. Facebook pages, however, can be made to look like accounts, and might cause you to believe they are separate accounts when they are not.
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