Setting Up Your First Facebook Ad Account: Security and Payment Settings
Getting locked out of your own ad account is a nightmare. Imagine you have a great ad running, sales are coming in, and suddenly—BAM. Your account is disabled because of a security flag. It happens to thousands of business owners every day, usually because they skipped the boring setup steps. Let's make sure you aren't one of them.
Nothing is worse than having a winning ad campaign and then suddenly getting your account locked because your credit card expired or you got hacked. Let’s set up your account the right way so you can sleep easy.
1. Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Facebook actually requires this for most advertisers now. You need to turn on 2FA for your personal account and your Business Manager. It protects you from hackers.
Why it matters
If Facebook suspects your account was hacked, they will shut down your ads instantly to protect your credit card. Using 2FA tells Facebook, "I am safe," which reduces the chance of random shutdowns.
2. Payment Methods
Go to your Billing settings in Business Manager. Add a credit card.
Pro Tip: Add a "Backup Payment Method." If your main card gets declined for any reason (even a bank error), Facebook will pause all your ads immediately. This hurts your results. A backup card keeps the ads running smoothly even if the first card hiccups.
3. Spending Limits
You can set an "Account Spending Limit." For example, you can tell Facebook, "Stop everything if I spend $500 total." This is a great safety net for beginners. It ensures you don't wake up to a surprise $5,000 bill because you forgot to turn off an ad.
Safe and Sound
Now that your account is secure and your billing is set, you can focus on the fun stuff: the marketing.
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