If you’re wondering if you need a Facebook account to use your Oculus/Meta Quest 2, the answer is non. In July 2022, Meta Platforms Inc (formerly Facebook) announced that the Quest 2 would begin to move away from requiring a Facebook account. That said, meta platforms will start moving away from Facebook accounts from August 2022.
When August rolls around, users can start creating Meta accounts to use instead of Facebook accounts. These Meta accounts will serve as a login account for their Quest 2 and a place to manage their games and various applications. But suppose users want more social features on their Meta account. In this case, they will have to register with Meta Horizon.
What is Meta Horizon?
Meta Horizon is a new social account that will be released alongside the regular Meta account. Players can use Meta Horizon to link friends from Facebook and Instagram to create a social presence on the Meta platform. If you wish to create a Meta Horizon account, you can do so after creating a Meta account. After creating a Meta account, you will be asked if you want to create a Meta Horizon account.
How to Create a Meta Account
If you want to sign up for a Meta account, you need to wait for the feature to be released in August 2022. When Meta accounts are finally released, the signup process will require a Facebook or Instagram account. You will need one of two social media accounts to register. After signing up, you can use your Meta account to log in. If you wish to deactivate your social media accounts on your Meta account, you must visit the Account Center.
For more on Quest 2, we recommend checking out Moss: Book II is coming to Meta Quest 2 VR headsets this summer and Can you play Among Us on Oculus Quest 2?
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