How To Find Facebook Account By Phone Number
✎ Key Points:
To locate a Facebook account using a phone number, the most effective method is to save the phone number in your phone contacts and then synchronize the contacts with the Facebook app. This will promptly display the names of individuals who are on Facebook.
How To Find Facebook Account By Phone Number:
Let’s discuss all the possible methods to find someone’s Facebook via phone number.
1. Directly Search for Person
On Facebook, you would have searched for a friend or a relative by inputting their username in the search field.
Similarly, to find someone using a phone number, you’ll need to enter the targeted person’s phone number into the search field. The search results will display the names of related or closely related individuals. Locate and click on the username of the person you’re searching for.
? Steps To Follow:
For a clearer understanding, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open your “Facebook” app on either a mobile device or PC and log into your account.
Step 2: Once logged in, locate the “Search” field with a search icon at the top of the first page.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Search’ icon and enter the phone number of the person you wish to find. Allow the results to load.
Step 4: From the displayed search results, identify the person you are looking for and click on their username.
Step 5: This is how you can directly search for a person using their phone number without saving the contact in your mobile device.
Remember, if the person has disabled the option to be found via phone number in their account settings, you won’t be able to find them using this method. You’ll need to explore alternative methods.
2. Upload Contacts on Facebook App
Saving the phone number and then syncing it with the Facebook app is also an effective method to locate someone. Facebook provides users with the option to upload (add) their phone contacts to the Facebook app, simplifying the process of finding friends and family.
Now, let’s go through the steps to upload phone contacts on the Facebook app on iPhone:
? Steps To Follow:
Step 1: Open the Facebook app and log in.
Step 2: After logging in, tap on the “Profile Picture” icon located at the top right corner and navigate to the “Settings & Privacy” tab.
Step 3: Select “Settings” from the options.
Step 4: In the “Settings” page, choose “Personal Information”.
Step 5: Under the “Personal Information” tab, opt for “Upload Contact”.
Step 6: Turn ON the option to upload contacts and then tap on “Get Started”.
Please wait for it to import the contacts and refresh the upload contacts page.
Step 7: Scroll through the list and locate the person’s username in the contact list.
