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Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has launched what it is referring to as Meta accounts and Meta Horizon Profiles. Both “accounts” are to be used in place of the personal social media account logins, Facebook and Instagram, that were previously used to check in to the business’ virtual reality (VR) system. The global introduction will be gradual.

Both new and experienced Meta VR device users must create a Meta account in order to log in and access the metaverse. After complaints about privacy concerns developed around utilizing personal social network accounts, the corporation is abandoning the outdated method of logging on.

According to the business, people can still create a Meta account using their Facebook and Instagram identities. The Accounts Center, the focal point for interconnected experiences across Meta, will connect users who choose to create their Meta accounts through their social media accounts. While the company encourages users to connect using a Meta account, individuals who are already utilizing an Oculus login can continue to do so until January 1, 2023.

The company promises that it will “still have access to all of your previous VR purchases and downloads” once customers switch over

Although linking social network accounts managed by Meta is not required, the firm is nonetheless offering it as a choice. According to the company, the connection will enable better metaverse experiences, like livestream sharing, chatting, and discovering followers more quickly. One needs to have the most recent software for the Oculus app and VR headset in order to even start the creation of a Meta account.

The previous Oculus account will be replaced by a “Meta Horizon Profile” in addition to the Meta account. The profile will serve as the hub for all things avatar-based and be regarded as the metaverse’s equivalent of social media. The corporation will now refer to them as “Followers” instead of “Friends” in the Metaverse, giving the Horizon World platform an Instagram-like feel.

As the internet giant continues to prioritize privacy, Meta accounts will provide users three options: “Open to Everyone,” “Friends and Family,” and “Solo.” Each of these options has a different impact on who can connect to and view one’s account. The default privacy setting for a user who skipped privacy setup is “Friends and Family.” Additionally, individuals will have the choice to make their Horizon profile private, which necessitates them accepting follow requests.

The accounts are currently exclusively connected to VR-related logins, although Meta may eventually broaden this capability.

For MetaNews.