Strava Drops Facebook Login March 2026 – What It Means
February 13, 2026
Strava is ending support for Facebook login starting March 16, 2026, as announced via email to affected users and detailed on their support page. This change aligns with broader industry shifts away from third-party social logins.
Reasons for the Change
Strava has not publicly stated explicit reasons for dropping Facebook login, despite inquiries from outlets like BikeRadar. Industry trends point to declining use of Facebook logins due to security concerns, privacy issues, data sharing worries, and the platform’s waning popularity. Other companies, such as Dell in 2022, cited users preferring to isolate social media accounts from other services.
Key Effects
Users relying on Facebook login must verify or update their email in Strava settings to avoid access loss; failure to do so could lock them out after March 16. Strava will stop Facebook-based friend suggestions, shifting to its in-app search, though existing connections, activities, and profiles remain unaffected. Retained Facebook data (name, DOB, email, gender, profile photo) can be edited directly in Strava.
New Login Options
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Email and password (with recovery link).
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One-time code sent to email.
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Google sign-in (if using Gmail linked to Facebook).
User Actions Required
Confirm your email via account settings if using Facebook login; check Facebook for the associated email if unsure. Contact Strava support for lost email access, providing your profile link. No action needed for email or Google users. the5krunner
