How to create a Facebook account without a phone number

Question: Is it possible to create a Facebook account without providing a phone number?

Answer: Yes. Facebook allows users to sign up using only an email address. However, there are important details to consider, especially when using temporary emails or passing security checks.

1. Email-only registration

Go to facebook.com and select the email registration option. Enter a valid email address, create a password, and fill in your basic info (name, date of birth, gender). After submitting, Facebook will send a confirmation link — follow it to verify your email.

2. Temp-mail risks

You can use a temporary email, but it increases the risk of your account being flagged or blocked. Temporary mail services are often blacklisted by Facebook. It’s safer to use a real email from Gmail, Outlook, or ProtonMail to reduce the chance of hitting a Checkpoint after registration.

3. Checkpoint

If Facebook detects suspicious activity, it may ask for additional verification. Accounts created with temporary emails are almost impossible to recover. Therefore, using a real email and later adding a phone number is the best long-term solution.