## How do I reset my Facebook password if I forgot it? [[ Reset it Now ]]

To reset your Facebook password, go to the login page and click "Forgot password?" to use your email or phone number to find your account and receive a recovery code or link. If you are already logged in, go to your "Settings," then "Password and security" within the "Accounts Center," and select "Change password".

### If you've forgotten your password

Navigate to the Facebook login page.

Click "Forgot password?" below the login button.

Enter your email address or phone number to find your account, then click "Search" or "Continue".

Choose how to receive a code or link to reset your password, such as via email or SMS.

Check your email or phone for the code or link, and follow the instructions to create a new password.

If you are logged into Facebook
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.

Select "Settings & privacy," then "Settings".
Click "Accounts Center" and select "Password and security".

Tap "Change password," then select the account you want to update.

Enter your current password, then your new password twice.
Click "Save Changes" to update your password.

### Step-by-step guide

#### Go to the Facebook login page.

**Click "Forgot password?":** This is located below the password box.

**Find your account.** Enter the email address, phone number, or full name associated with your account and click "Search".

**Choose a recovery method.** Select how you want to receive your password reset code—typically via email or SMS to the number/email on file. Then, click "Continue".

**Enter the code.** Check your email or phone for the code, and enter it on the Facebook page.

**Create a new password.** Type a new, strong password (at least six characters long) and confirm it. You may also be given an option to log out of other devices.

**Finish the process.** Click "Continue" to log in with your new password.

### What to do if you don't have access to your email or phone number

**On the account recovery page,** when you are prompted to enter an email or phone number, look for an option like "No longer have access to these?".

**Follow the on-screen instructions:** to prove your identity. You may need to provide new contact information, answer security questions, or submit a government-issued ID.

#### Once your identity is confirmed, you can reset your password

### What happens if I can't reset my Facebook password?

If you can't reset your Facebook password, you may be locked out of your account unless you can use an alternative recovery method, such as a government-issued ID, trusted contacts, or a friend who can help you report the profile. First, check your spam/junk folder and wait 24 hours if you have exceeded the password reset request limit. If these steps fail, use the Facebook account recovery tool and provide as much information as possible to verify your identity.

#### Initial steps to take

**Check your spam or junk folder:** The password reset email may have been filtered incorrectly.

**Wait 24 hours:** You may have reached the daily limit for password reset requests. You will need to wait before trying again.

**se the account recovery tool:** Go to Facebook's "Find your account" page to search for your account by email, phone number, or name.

**Follow the prompts:** Use any available recovery options, such as checking for an SMS code or other email addresses associated with your account.

#### If you still can't access your account

**Use the account recovery tool with an ID:** If you can't access your email or phone number, you can use the account recovery tool to submit a government-issued ID to verify your identity.

**Contact Facebook support:** You can contact Facebook's support center to explain your situation. Provide as many details as possible to prove ownership of the account.

**Ask a friend to help:** A friend can go to your profile and choose "Find support or report profile," then select "Recover this account" and follow the steps.

**Use trusted contacts:** If you set up "Trusted Contacts," you can use this feature to get help recovering your account.