Meta removing Facebook Requirements for Quest 2 Headset

Back in 2020, upon launching the Quest 2 headset, Meta made it a requirement that Facebook accounts be used to log in to the headset, a policy that caused a lot of issues and controversy at the time. One year after, the company changed its mind and began working on a new Facebook-less login system. It has been quite some time since the last update, but later this month, Facebook logins will no longer be required for VR headsets.

Meta log-ins will be rolling out this month for VR users. You’ll no longer need Facebook to log in to one of Meta’s VR headsets, like the Quest and Quest 2. Instead, you’ll want a Meta account, which you can set up independently of a Facebook account.

This change also means Oculus profiles are changing once again to Meta profiles. New Meta profiles will have more options for customization, will have the option to link with other Meta services like Facebook and Instagram, and your ‘friends list’ will now become your ‘follower’ list.