Login & Password

Resetting Your Password
Change Your Password in Accounts Center:
  1. Click on your profile picture in the top right, then click Settings and privacy.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Accounts Center, then click Password and security.
  4. Click Change password, then click the account you'd like to update.
  5. Enter your current password and new password.
  6. Click Change password.
Note: Not everyone will be able to access this setting in Accounts Center at this time.
If the steps above don't work for you, try the steps below.
Change Your Password
To change your password on Facebook if you're already logged in:
  1. Click your profile picture in the top right of Facebook.
  2. Select Settings & privacy, then click Settings.
  3. Click Security and Login.
  4. Click Edit next to Change password.
  5. Enter your current password and new password.
  6. Click Save Changes.
If you're logged in but have forgotten your password, follow the steps under Change Your Password then click Forgot your password? and follow the steps to reset it. Keep in mind that you'll need access to the email associated with your account.
Reset Your Password
To reset your password if you're not logged in to Facebook:
  1. Go to the Find Your Account Page.
  2. Type the email, mobile phone number, full name or username associated with your account, then click Search.
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
For security reasons, you won’t be able to use the same mobile phone number that you use for two-factor authentication to help you reset your password. You’ll need to have a different mobile phone number or email address added to your account to reset your password if you ever need to.
If you're still having trouble, we can help you recover your account.
Other Useful Resources
When you create a new password, remember:
  • Your password should be easy for you to remember but difficult for others to guess.
  • Your Facebook password should be different than the passwords you use to log into other accounts, like your email or bank account.
  • Longer passwords are usually more secure.
  • Your password should not be your email, phone number or birthday.
  • Avoid using common words, like “Password”.
  • Use a password manager. There are many different applications that can store your passwords securely.
  • Don't share your passwords with anyone, online or in person. If you do, change them as soon as possible.
If you see a message letting you know the password you entered isn't strong enough, try mixing together uppercase and lowercase letters. You can also make the password more complex by making it longer with a phrase or series of words that you can easily remember, but no one else knows.
Learn how to add two-factor authentication to your Facebook account for additional security.
You can also learn what to do if you think your account has been hacked.
Logging In
We're sorry you're having trouble confirming your mobile number. Here are some things you can try:
Check the number that you entered
  1. Click here to view the mobile number you entered.
  2. If you entered the wrong number, click Update contact info.
  3. Enter the correct number and click Add.
Re-send the SMS
  1. Click here.
  2. Click Send SMS Again.
Use an email instead
  1. Click here.
  2. Click Update contact info.
  3. Enter your email and click Add.
  4. Try confirming your Facebook account with your email instead of a mobile number.
Re-send the email code
  1. Click here.
  2. Click Send email again.
Log out of Facebook on a computer
  1. Click your profile picture in the top right of Facebook.
  2. Click Log Out at the bottom of the menu that appears.

If you've logged into your Facebook account on multiple devices:

If you want to take a break from Facebook:

If you don't see the log out menu option:

Try Guided Help

Our guided help tool can walk you through the steps to resolve your issue.
If you think your account has been hacked or taken over, you should visit this page to secure your account. We'll ask you to change your password and review recent login activity.
Your account may have been hacked if you notice:
  • Your email or password have changed.
  • Your name or birthday have changed.
  • Friend requests have been sent to people you don't know.
  • Messages have been sent that you didn't write.
  • Posts or ads have been made that you didn't create.
You can also review these tools and tips to help keep your account safe. You may also want to learn how to protect yourself against malicious software that can potentially compromise your account.
Note: If the email associated with your Facebook account has changed, you can reverse this. When an email is changed, we send a message to the previous email account with a special link. You can click this link to reverse the email change and secure your account.