How to Log Into Facebook If You Forgot Your Password
Make sure you are logged out so everything works properly.
Click “Forgot Password?”
Go to the Facebook login page (facebook.com).
Click the “Forgot password?” button.
Enter your email address, phone number, or username associated with the account.
Choose a reset method
Facebook will show which email or phone number is linked to the account and will let you choose where to receive the code. If you no longer have access to that email or phone number, click “No longer have access to these?” or “Try another way.”
Receive the code and enter it. You will get a verification code via SMS or email.
Enter the code and click Continue.
Often, the system will allow you to set a new password. Create a new password.
Log out of all devices
On the password reset page, there is often a checkbox labeled “Log me out of other devices” — check it so all other devices are automatically logged out.
Log into your account and review security settings. After logging in, go to
Settings & Privacy → Settings → Security and Login.
If Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is enabled, review it or enable it if it is not:
- SMS code
- If possible, use an authenticator app or a security key
Also enable login alerts or notifications so you are notified when a new device logs in.
Check the “Where You’re Logged In” section and log out of any unfamiliar sessions using the “Log Out” button.
✅ This is how you can regain access if you forget your password and improve security afterward.
What to Do If Your Facebook Account Is Hacked
If you suddenly cannot log in, notice that your password has been changed, or see suspicious activity on your account (such as posts you did not make), these are signs that your account may have been hacked.
Start Facebook’s account recovery process. Go to facebook.com/hacked and select “My account is compromised.”
Use a device you previously logged in from, as this helps Facebook verify your identity.
Try recovering access by resetting your password. If the password was changed, click “Forgot password?” again and find your account using your email, phone number, or username.
If your email address or phone number has been changed, use “No longer have access to these?” and follow the additional identity verification steps.
Facebook support and identity verification
You may be asked to upload an identification document (ID), such as a passport or national ID card, to confirm that you are the rightful owner of the account.
Facebook may also ask additional questions for verification, request help from friends, or use other verification methods.
Strengthen security after regaining access
- Set a strong new password and do not reuse old or predictable combinations
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
- Log out of all active sessions and devices using “Log out of all sessions”
- Review all apps and access requests connected to your account and remove any unknown or suspicious apps or access tokens
- Enable login alerts and notifications for unrecognized logins
- Update your email address and phone number if they were changed by a hacker, and consider using a new, secure email address
If none of the methods work
Use Facebook’s help form to recover a hacked account.
Contact Facebook support and provide as much evidence as possible, including previously used email addresses, photos, and activities that prove you are the account owner.
Act quickly — the sooner you start the recovery process, the better your chances of restoring your account.
Additional security and SEO tips
- Use strong passwords — password managers can help you store them securely
- Do not click on unknown or suspicious links (phishing) — always check the URL
- Regularly review and manage app permissions and remove unnecessary ones
- Enable passkey support, a newer security feature on Facebook designed to reduce the risk of account compromise
