Facebook Connect links a user’s Facebook account with third-party sites and apps, allowing them to log in using their Facebook account and share information on their Facebook page. It eliminates the need for repeated registrations and allows users to control their privacy settings. It also allows mutual users to share interests and reviews with each other and automatically posts information to the user’s Facebook News Feed. It creates a more personal experience and helps users connect with friends on various websites.
Facebook Connect launched in December 2008. This feature allows Facebook users to link their account with certain third-party applications and websites, often without having to repeatedly register for each site; the user logs in using the Facebook account. In addition to allowing the user to set privacy settings, it allows information from each site to be posted on the individual’s Facebook page.
One of the benefits of Facebook Connect is that by collecting the information from the profile, it allows the user to skip the hassle of registering on a different website each time. As long as the user is logged into Facebook, the site will recognize the user by that ID. Before integrating with the account, the website will ask the user for permission to connect and accept the terms of service.
To adjust the privacy settings for Facebook Connect, the user must do so through the Facebook account on the “Applications and Websites” page. This allows users to control what information is available to friends through third-party sites and applications. Users can choose to share all, some, or none of their information with friends.
Third-party websites and applications use Facebook Connect to read users’ friends lists and compare them to users of their site who also use the feature. This is useful for mutual users to have another way to discuss and share their interests with each other. Depending on the site, users may get reviews from people they know about specific products and places instead of random reviews from strangers.
Instead of manually posting individual pieces of information to your Facebook News Feed, Facebook Connect automatically allows information from your site to be posted to your News Feed. While it may seem like essentially the same process, it eliminates a few steps. This allows the user to share information easily and seamlessly.
Facebook Connect allows Facebook users on other websites to have real identities linked to their accounts rather than being anonymous, which creates a more personal experience. When the user changes something on their profile, it automatically changes on the third-party website or application as well. The feature helps users connect with friends on a variety of websites without all the extra steps in between.
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