Facebook account review after VPN login
A VPN login triggered account review and the normal login flow now shows a security hold. I forgot the VPN was set to another country. The account locked after I entered the correct password.
Current outcome
Still Having Issues
Latest update
May 12, 2026
Issue state
Appears ongoing
Case timeline
Original issue, 3 approved replies, and 1 original poster updates
@vpn_review
Original posterMay 12, 2026A VPN login triggered account review and the normal login flow now shows a security hold.
I forgot the VPN was set to another country. The account locked after I entered the correct password.
@access_watch
Community memberHelpful recovery stepsMay 12, 2026Include usual country, VPN country, device, timestamp, and whether email security alerts arrived.
@vpn_review
Community memberShared follow-up updatesFollow-up updateMay 12, 2026The alert shows a country I have never visited, matching the VPN location.
@notesbyalex
Community memberFrequent helperHelpful recovery stepsMay 12, 2026For this Facebook login problems report, update the thread with the timeline and device used and avoid posting private codes or full document details.
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