How to Change Your Facebook Password

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Co-authored by Luigi Oppido and Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: March 10, 2023 Fact Checked

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Did you forget your Facebook password? Luckily, you can reset it if you've forgotten it, or, if you're still logged in, you can change it. This wikiHow article teaches you how to change your Facebook password if you're logged into your account on mobile or desktop.

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Using the Facebook Mobile App

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Open the Facebook app. It's a blue app with a white f.
- Log in if you're not signed in automatically.
This three-line menu icon is in the lower-right on iPhone or upper-right on Android.

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If you're on an iPhone, tap the gear icon first (it's in the upper right corner of your screen), then continue.
It's under the "Account" header near the top of the menu.
It's under the "Login" header next to an icon of a key.
If you don't remember your password, you can reset it or log in with a code if you tap Forgot Password?.
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Type a new password in the following field. There are a few steps you can take to make sure your password is secure like using around 12 characters, and incorporating a mix of numbers, letters, and special characters.
- Confirm the new password by re-typing it in the bottom field.
Your Facebook password has been changed.

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Go to http://www.facebook.com in a web browser. You can use any web browser like Safari, Firefox, or Chrome to change your Facebook password.
- Log in if you're not signed in automatically.
Click
. It's in the upper-right corner of the window.
These options are next to a gear icon. Once you click Settings & privacy, the menu will change so you can click Settings.
You'll see this in the panel on the left side of the browser window.
" You may need to scroll down the page to see this under the "Login" header.
If you don't remember your password, you can reset it or log in with a code if you click Forgot your Password?.
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Type a new password in the following field. There are a few steps you can take to make sure your password is secure like using around 12 characters and incorporating a mix of numbers, letters, and special characters.
- Confirm the new password by re-typing it in the bottom field.
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Click Save Changes. Your Facebook password has been changed.^{[1]
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- You can opt to log out all other devices that are logged into this account.

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What's a good password if I don't want to get hacked?

Luigi Oppido
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A lot of sites require the 1 number, 1 uppercase letter, 1 lowercase letter, and a special character, but that can be kind of difficult to remember. If you have a choice, I'm a fan of using a phrase, like "fuzzywuzzybear" or something like that. The longer it is, the better.

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How do you make a password hard to guess?

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You'd think it would involve a bunch of symbols and numbers or something, but it's just the length really. The longer your password is, the harder it will be for some random person to guess. Computer algorithms can actually guess a shorter, complicated password fairly quickly. A longer password may take hundreds of years for a program to guess.

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What is two-factor authentication? Should I turn it on?

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Yes, you should turn it on. Two-factor authentication is basically insurance for your password. When you log on, you'll get a text message or be required to open an app on your phone to confirm the login. It's one of the best ways to keep your personal information private.

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