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Q: keep getting a popup asking to enter my Facebook password into system preferences

I have IOS 10.10.3 and keep getting a popup on Safari asking me to enter my password for Facebook into system preferences, anybody else have this problem?

MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011), IOS 10.10.1

Posted on Apr 21, 2015 2:01 PM

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Q: keep getting a popup asking to enter my Facebook password into system preferences

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  • by Ralph Johns (UK),

    Ralph Johns (UK) Ralph Johns (UK) Apr 22, 2015 12:46 PM in response to camillefromlahaina
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    Apr 22, 2015 12:46 PM in response to camillefromlahaina

    Hi,

     

    It is Mac OS X (10.10.3) for computers (Macs) iOS is for iPhones and iPads and some iPod Touches.

     

    Are you just logging into to Facebook in Safari or are you using System Preferences to login to your Facebook Account for other reasons ?

     

    I don't use Facebook and don't know any benefits if there are any of using the System Preferences > Internet accounts

     

     

     

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    8:46 pm      Wednesday; April 22, 2015

     

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     G4/1GhzDual MDD (Leopard 10.5.8)
     MacBookPro 2Gb (Snow Leopard 10.6.8)
     Mac OS X (10.6.8),
     Couple of iPhones and an iPad
  • by tonka_tester,Apple recommended

    tonka_tester tonka_tester Apr 22, 2015 9:00 PM in response to camillefromlahaina
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    Apr 22, 2015 9:00 PM in response to camillefromlahaina

    Hi Camille -

     

    I trust I don't muddy the waters too much, but I have basically the same setup as you do, and two days ago my FB account, got highjacked or whatever. So, having not changed my password in a long while I did that first in FB. I did some other stuff that FB guided me through, including (and this may be where you & I differ) having a 2nd level of FB security, where they - FaceBook - send a code to my iPhone every time i access FB from a different machine (I have six Apple 'puters) OR - from a different access point, i.e. wireless coffee shop etc.

     

    After all this, I was still getting the pop-up as you described. The pop-up took me to System Preferences where I tried to manually input my newly created password. No joy. Today, I went back to Syst Prefs and using the FB Confirmation Code in my iPone Message (seems to be a semi-permanent code). I typed the Confirmation Code into the Password space, and wa-la, no more pop-ups.

     

    I apologize if I've gone to the moon and back, but that's what - eventually - worked for me. Good luck.

     

    Kimball

  • by LynnMaxim,

    LynnMaxim LynnMaxim Apr 23, 2015 12:49 PM in response to camillefromlahaina
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    Apr 23, 2015 12:49 PM in response to camillefromlahaina

    I have the same problem.  Have you found a solution?

  • by camillefromlahaina,

    camillefromlahaina camillefromlahaina Apr 23, 2015 2:33 PM in response to tonka_tester
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    Apr 23, 2015 2:33 PM in response to tonka_tester

    HHow did you get Facebook to send you a confirmation code?

  • by camillefromlahaina,

    camillefromlahaina camillefromlahaina Apr 23, 2015 2:36 PM in response to LynnMaxim
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    Apr 23, 2015 2:36 PM in response to LynnMaxim

    read the above post from tonka_tester, I've asked her how she got Facebook to send her a confirmation code.

  • by tonka_tester,Apple recommended

    tonka_tester tonka_tester Apr 24, 2015 1:35 AM in response to camillefromlahaina
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    Apr 24, 2015 1:35 AM in response to camillefromlahaina

    FaceBook actually has some tools that worked for me (a guy by the way).

     

    The icon with the lock on it, just to the right of Notifications, gets you going. Click on the icon, and you get "Privacy Shortcuts." Down at the bottom of the list, click on "See More Settings." Now, the list on the left, 2nd item down, is "Security." Click that, and the central list has "Logon Approvals."

     

    Follow those instructions to get FB to send the Confirmation Code to your cell phone. Remember, I changed my password (listed under "duh") and then did the procedure I mentioned above.

     

    Good luck.

     

    Kimball

  • by camillefromlahaina,

    camillefromlahaina camillefromlahaina Apr 24, 2015 1:36 AM in response to tonka_tester
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    Apr 24, 2015 1:36 AM in response to tonka_tester

    Thanks I'll go the Facebook Security route (Mister Tonka_Tester.

  • by debralynns,

    debralynns debralynns Feb 26, 2016 7:16 AM in response to tonka_tester
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    Feb 26, 2016 7:16 AM in response to tonka_tester

    Putting the code in that was sent to my phone got rid of the pop up.I got separate codes sent to me for OS X, my iPhone, and Facebook.  I feel a little nervous that damage was done in the meantime. Hopefully it's ok now.

  • by Rwwoman,

    Rwwoman Rwwoman Mar 5, 2016 10:42 PM in response to debralynns
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    Mar 5, 2016 10:42 PM in response to debralynns

    I did. I just deleted the account and reentered  it back in. Simple. And no more pop ups since.