Why do websites force you to sign up?

By forcing you to register—regardless of how simple or brief your intentions might be—the website gains access to a range of information about you that can either be used for their own purposes, such as choosing what spam to send you, or whom to pass your details on to so they can make money from third parties.

What does sign in with Facebook mean?

Facebook Login is a fast and convenient way for people to create accounts and log into your app across multiple platforms. You can use Facebook Login simply for authentication or for both authentication and data access.

Why do some websites log you out?

Some websites automatically sign you out after a period of time. For example, financial websites like your bank or credit card company want you to sign in each time you access your account. Often, they automatically sign you out after fifteen minutes of inactivity—or something similar.

Why do I have to log into websites every time?

Often, these cookies are set to expire after a certain period of time or when the browser is closed. Which means every time you close your browser completely, the session token is destroyed and you have to log back in again.

Why shouldn’t I use Facebook to sign into sites?

We never said that you shouldn’t use Facebook to sign into sites – it can be a very convenient way to do things – but you should be aware that it could be used by Facebook for ad targeting (like everything you do on Facebook).

What is Facebook login and how does it work?

Over 160,000 websites, including BuzzFeed, currently use Facebook Login, a tool that allows people to use their Facebook profile to sign up instead of creating a new account. It’s also referred to as “Facebook single sign-on” (or “Facebook SSO” in the tweet below).

Can someone else sign into my Facebook account with my Password?

If your Facebook password is “Password1” and someone with nefarious intent figures this out, then yes, that person can go ahead and can sign in to any other site you’ve linked with your account. But how is that different from you having selected “Password1” for that site to begin with?

What are the advantages of using Google or Facebook to log in?

Another advantage is safety. When using Google or Facebook to log in, you’re leveraging the security infrastructure and protocols of those large sites, both of which monitor your account and flag suspicious activity and have better authentication capabilities than JoeShmo.com. But what if your password gets stolen?