Facebook not working? Here 5 things you can do to fix it

Our social and digital life revolve around 2 main applications. Facebook primarily holds second most importance as it helps us to see the social life of our friends and family as well.

But if Facebook stops working entirely, you start to panic a lot. We start to wonder if the connection is faulty or if the site is truly down. Here are 5 things to do if Facebook is not working.

Check twice

Facebook may have certain downtime and maintenance issues to solve to make usability more convenient for account holders. The first thing to do is see if Facebook is really down. Your Wall and news feeds on Facebook are not the only places you can get updates.

Checking on Twitter for other users complaining about the service being down can be a confirmation for you. The company may also tweet to followers about any problems in the service directly.

Quick refresh

The website often does fail to load and it really helps to repeatedly refresh the pages. You could also visit other social media platforms to connect with your friends, and come back later to see if the site is back to normal.

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Movie time

So you've been waiting for hours and things start to seem hopeless. Then head over to YouTube and catch the latest movie trailers or watch a movie. If the service is truly down, all your friends are also sure to be out making plans.

Alternatives

Facebook is not the only social media platforms that exist in the app-filled world we live in. There are other platforms too that can still help you connect with your friends. Head over there too.

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Outdoor reality

There is a real world that we are a part of and there are many more activities to do than wait for a service that is down. Reading a book in a garden, spending time with your family and also heading out with your friends for a short drive can also help you enjoy your moments.