🌐 Facebook Developer Account Registration Guide (For Mainland China Users)

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🧰 What You Need

ToolDescription
VPNUse a reliable VPN (e.g., Clash, V2RayN) with servers in the US, Hong Kong, or Singapore
EmailUse a global email service (e.g., Gmail or Outlook)
Virtual Phone NumberSee platforms recommended below
BrowserUse Chrome in Incognito Mode or a fresh browser profile

🪜 Step 1: Create a Facebook Personal Account

  1. Enable VPN and switch to a US/HK/Singapore IP;
  2. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/
  3. Register with a Gmail or Outlook email;
  4. Fill in name, birthday, gender, etc.;
  5. Skip phone number verification if possible;
  6. Verify your email and log in to your new Facebook account;
  7. Wait a few minutes after login before proceeding to avoid triggering security checks.

🪜 Step 2: Add a Phone Number (if required)

If Facebook requires phone verification, use one of the following virtual phone platforms:

✅ Option 1: TextNow (Free US number)

  • Website: https://www.textnow.com/
  • Steps:
    1. Access TextNow via VPN (US IP);
    2. Sign up and get a free US number;
    3. Use this number on Facebook to receive the verification code;
    4. View the SMS directly on the TextNow web/app interface;
    ⚠️ Facebook may block some virtual numbers, so this isn’t guaranteed to work every time.

✅ Option 2: Sonetel (Paid, more reliable)

  • Website: https://sonetel.com/
  • Offers virtual international numbers suitable for business use;
  • More reliable for long-term account stability and developer access.

✅ Option 3: SMS-Activate (One-time use)

  • Website: https://sms-activate.org/
  • Buy a temporary phone number for Facebook verification;
  • Search for “Facebook” and choose an available number to receive the code;
  • Low-cost and useful for quick testing or one-time setup.

🪜 Step 3: Sign Up for Facebook Developer

  1. Log in to your Facebook account;
  2. Visit: https://developers.facebook.com/
  3. Click “Get Started” on the top right;
  4. Agree to the terms and follow the prompts to set up your developer profile;
  5. Verify your identity (via phone/email) if requested;
  6. Once setup is complete, you can create apps, access API keys, and manage developer tools.

⚠️ Tips & Warnings

  • Don’t change devices or IP addresses too frequently after registration;
  • Enable 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) for added security;
  • If you used a temporary phone number, consider replacing it with a real overseas number for long-term use;
  • Facebook is sensitive to suspicious behavior. After creating your account, avoid rapid activity—let it “settle” for a day or two before starting development tasks.