{"id":4622,"date":"2022-11-02T11:11:13","date_gmt":"2022-11-02T11:11:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michaelleander.me\/?p=4622"},"modified":"2022-11-02T11:11:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T11:11:16","slug":"create-oculus-account-without-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michaelleander.me\/create-oculus-account-without-facebook\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create Oculus Account Without Facebook"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Oculus Quest 2 <\/strong>is definitely the best-seller <\/strong>when it comes to VR headsets<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Oculus is a division of Facebook Inc., you may understand its major downside: the Facebook log-in requirement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basically, you can’t use your Oculus unless you agree to create a Facebook account<\/strong> or use your personal account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This sounds like horrible news for all those users who don’t want to share their online activity and scores with their friends, families, and social circle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, having your VR headset so dependent on your Facebook account means that your social media account may have an impact on your log-in process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How? Simple. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your Facebook account gets suspended<\/strong> due to various reasons, you\u2019ll lose all access to your Oculus Quest 2 and the games you purchased. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hence, if your Facebook account gets hacked<\/strong>, you\u2019ll lose access to your Oculus Quest 2 and every game purchased on the headset. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oculus Quest headsets, soon-to-be Meta Quest headsets, did not require using a Facebook account before the fall of 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the Oculus Quest 2 headset was released, this requirement was implemented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is said that sometime in 2022, this mandatory request will be dropped. For now, the future of the Oculus settings is unknown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Use Oculus Without Facebook?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No, you can’t. As for now, it is mandatory to use a Facebook account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There may be an alternative for people who don’t want to use their personal account for various reasons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t want to merge your Facebook account to your Oculus headset and you also don’t want to spend more money for the business version, you can always create a new Facebook account <\/strong>just for the purpose of using your headset without sharing other information with your online community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to create the Oculus account with Facebook on Oculus Quest (or Meta Quest 2) you have to follow these simple instructions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Open your browser and go to the Oculus website or you can install the app on your phone by accessing your Google Play store or Apple store.<\/li>
  • After doing so, you will have to choose between two options: \u201cLog in with a Facebook\u201d, if you already have a Facebook account which you want to use, or \u201cHave an Oculus account\u201d. Then, turn on your Oculus Quest headset.<\/li>
  • On the Oculus app, select the Oculus Quest or Quest 2 to pair the VR headset with your Facebook account and phone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    If you don\u2019t have a Facebook account<\/strong>, don’t worry. Do this if you need to make one first:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tap the \u201cSign up\u201d option at the bottom of the page. A new window will pop up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    • \u00a0Here you must fill in the correct information in the given sections and after that press \u201cSign up\u201d. Now, your new Facebook account is created!<\/li>
    • After that, go back to the Oculus window and click \u201cLogin with Facebook\u201d.<\/li>
    • Enter your password and click the log-in icon.<\/li>
    • Lastly, turn on your headset and select your Oculus device on the app to pair the VR headset with your Facebook account and phone.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Either if you create a throwaway Facebook account or use your personal account, you can change<\/strong> the privacy settings <\/strong>if you don\u2019t want to share your online activities with your Facebook community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can do so by opening the Oculus settings. Then, go to Privacy<\/strong> and limit the audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      We suggest you choose the option “Only Me”<\/strong> if you want to choose the safest option so no one (but you) can see any activities on your timeline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to Use Oculus Without Facebook?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      There is another solution for anyone who’s vehement on not creating a new Facebook account or not sharing their personal account: the Oculus Quest 2 Business<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can get the only version of Oculus headset which does not require any Facebook log-in<\/strong>, but it will cost extra $500 more than the consumer version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      With this headset, you can open an Oculus account without Facebook on Oculus Quest 2 business. If you think it’s worth it, go for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What Is There To Miss On Your Oculus Account Without Facebook?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      To be fair, not much. You won’t get access to any social features<\/strong> and you won’t be able to stream on Oculus remotely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Also, your Oculus device will not appear on the list of your devices on your smartphone. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If you would like to be able to access all of these features, these differences might weigh in on your decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Is Facebook Necessary On Other VR Headsets?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      You can always choose another VR Headset from another company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      There are other companies which do not require the Facebook log-in<\/strong> in order to access your headset’s features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      But, when it comes to Oculus VR headsets, they all require a Facebook account login before you can access the features of the headset.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Of course, except for the Oculus for Business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can do some research on which VR headset is best suited for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Take into consideration all factors which might influence your decision from price point to any features and privacy settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Bottom Line – It\u2019s Easier To Create a Facebook Account Than To Avoid Using It<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      If you own the Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset, the only option you have if you want to access it is creating a Facebook account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      As we previously mentioned, one way to safely explore the features of the VR headset is to create a throwaway Facebook account and remember to change your privacy settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      If creating a Facebook account is no debatable matter for you, then you need to reconsider purchasing the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset or wait until a new update where no Facebook log-in is required pops up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Until then, the easiest choice you can make is create a Facebook account. <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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