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How to Change Your Facebook Password

It's easy to change or reset your Facebook password

By Elise Moreau Elise Moreau Freelance Contributor University of Ontario George Brown College Elise Moreau is a writer that has covered social media, texting, messaging, and streaming for Lifewire. Her work has appeared on Techvibes, SlashGear, Lifehack and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 3, 2022 Fact checked by Elizabeth Brownfield Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Facebook Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating

What to Know

Select the down arrow in the upper-right corner and choose Settings & Privacy > Settings > Security and Login > Change password. If you forgot your password, go to Facebook.com and select Forgot Password. Use your email or phone number to reset your password. Alternatively, go to the Facebook identity page or use the Trusted Contacts feature to recover your account. Whether you suspect that someone has gained unauthorized access to your Facebook account or you simply forgot your Facebook password so you can't sign in, you can reset your password easily at the Facebook website or with the iOS or Android Facebook app. Has your Facebook account been hacked? You might be able to recover your Facebook account if you take a few steps to get things cleared up.

Change Your Facebook Password in Facebook Account Settings

If you're already signed in to your Facebook account or can sign in and just want to change your password, these steps get the job done. While signed in to your account at the Facebook.com website, select the down arrow in the upper-right corner and choose Settings & Privacy > Settings. If you are using the Facebook app, tap the menu icon at the top of the Android app or the bottom of the iOS app. Then scroll down to tap Settings & Privacy > Settings. Select Security and Login > Change password. Enter your current password and a new password. Re-type the new password. When you are finished, select Save Changes. Save your new password somewhere safe, such as in a password manager.

Change Your Facebook Password if You Forgot Your Password

If you're unable to sign in to Facebook because you forgot your password, you need to follow a different process. Go to Facebook in a web browser or open the Facebook app on your mobile device. Try to sign in to your account with your email address and any password you think you can remember. If your login details are incorrect, you won't be able to access your account. Don't navigate away from the page or the app. Instead, select Forgot Password? beneath the login fields. Depending on the account information you associated with your Facebook account, you are asked to reset your password using one of the following three methods: Verification via your Google account (using Gmail) Verification via an email address Verification via a phone number Make your selection and choose Continue. If you choose to reset your password using your phone number, you won't be able to do so if you have two-factor authentication enabled with that number. You need to use a different phone number or an email address. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the verification process. Enter your new Facebook password in the given fields and select Continue. Depending on the method you choose, you might receive a text or email message with a code that you must enter into Facebook for verification purposes. Save your new password somewhere safe. Any of the best password managers can be an excellent solution for storing your password.

When You Can' t Access Your Phone Number or Email for Your Account

If you can no longer access the phone number or email address that you currently have associated with your Facebook account, Facebook suggests a few different things you can try to regain access: Use Facebook's identity page: Go to Facebook.com/login/identity in a web browser and locate your Facebook account. Then follow the instructions given to you to try to regain access. Regain access to the associated email account: Try to recover your access using an associated Gmail password, iCloud Mail password, or Windows Live Hotmail password. Then resume resetting your Facebook password with that email address. You can also try to recover a Yahoo account password or an email password using macOS Keychain. Use Trusted Contacts: If you set up this feature with your Facebook account, you can use your Trusted Contacts to regain access without a phone number or email address. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Reset or Change Your Instagram Password How to Set up and Use Facebook Trusted Contacts How to Recover a Forgotten Gmail Password How to Reset a Voicemail Password in Android How to Recover Your Facebook Password Without Email and Phone Number How to Change Your Password in Windows How to Block Searches of Your Facebook Profile What to Do If You Forget Your Windows 7 Password How to Use Messenger Without a Facebook Account How to Recover a Forgotten iCloud Mail Password How to Log Out of Facebook Messenger How to Reset Your Microsoft Account Password How to Fix It When You're Locked Out of Your Gmail Account Hacked Facebook Account: Immediate Recovery Steps How to Reset Your Snapchat Password How to Reset a Lost Windows Live Hotmail Password Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies