How To Recover Your Facebook Account In 3 Easy Steps

Introduction

Getting locked out of your Facebook account can be frustrating, especially when you’re trying to reconnect with friends, family, or access important memories (or memes).

If you’ve forgotten your password, lost access to your email or phone number, or suspect your account was hacked, there’s hope!

We’ll show you how to recover your Facebook account in 3 easy steps. Now let’s get your account back and restore your connections.

How to Recover Your Facebook Account Right Now

Ready to break back into your Facebook account? Here’s how you can start the process to recover your Facebook account so that you’re back to scrolling, sharing, and liking in no time.

Step 1: Begin by visiting the “Find Your Account” page at facebook.com/login/identify.

Note: For this step, it’s beneficial to use a device that’s familiar with your Facebook login history, such as a personal computer or smartphone.

Step 2: Next, search for your profile.

This can be done by entering either your name, email address, or phone number associated with your account.

Step 3: Lastly, you’ll be prompted with instructions on how to reset your account’s password. Carefully follow these instructions to set a new password and regain access to your account.

How Do I Recover My Facebook Account Without My Current Email or Phone Number?

Don’t have access to your email or phone number? No problem!

Recovering your Facebook account might be simpler than you think, especially if you have alternative email addresses or mobile phone numbers linked to your account.

If you’re unsure about the alternative contact details you’ve provided:

1. Use a computer or smartphone that you’ve previously used for Facebook logins. This familiar device could help Facebook recognize you and facilitate a smoother recovery process.
2. Visit facebook.com/login/identify and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Once you’ve successfully identified your account, you’ll have the opportunity to reset your password.

Alternative Way to Recover Your FB Account (from a Friend or Family’s Account)

No phone number? No email? No alternatives linked to your account? We can still help you get your Facebook account back.

Losing access to your Facebook account without the usual recovery options might seem like the end of the world, but fear not! It’s time to phone a friend.

1. First up, grab a computer that’s logged into your friend’s account and navigate to your lost Facebook profile.
2. Underneath your cover photo, you’ll find a “more” option. Click it.
3. From the dropdown menu, select “Find support or report profile.”
4. Next, you’ll see an option labeled “Something Else.” Click it, then hit “Next.”
5. Finally, you’ll spot a “Recover this account” button. Click it and follow the next steps.

FAQs

I Can’t Log in to My Mobile Facebook App. What Can I Do?

Struggling to sign into your Facebook account through the mobile app (either on iOS, Android, or a mobile browser)?

Here are a couple of tricks to log in:

• First, check if your Facebook app is up to date.
  • If not, update it to the latest version available.
  • Alternatively, consider removing the app from your device and reinstalling it.
• If the app is still acting up, switch tactics and attempt to log in using a mobile web browser like Safari or Chrome.

This might just do the trick and get you back to scrolling through your feed in no time.

How Do I Avoid Losing Access to My Facebook Account?

To make sure you never find yourself locked out of your Facebook account, consider setting up multiple recovery methods ahead of time:

• Make sure that Facebook has up-to-date contact details for you, like a trusted email address or mobile phone number, where you can receive a code to reset your password. Confirm that these contact points are secure and accessible only by you.
• Add an additional email or phone number to your account as a backup. Keep these contacts private and have those passwords be unique/different from your Facebook password.
• Make sure your Facebook account reflects your real name and birthdate, which will help in the identification and recovery of your account if you need to contact Facebook’s support team.

How Do I Reset My Password When I Can’t Log In?

If you need to reset your Facebook password without being logged in:

• Visit the Find Your Account Page.
• Enter your email, mobile number, full name, or username linked to your account and hit Search.
• Proceed by following the instructions displayed on the screen.

How Do I Log Into Facebook After I Reset My Password?

To sign into Facebook after resetting your password:

1. Go to facebook.com (on the computer or mobile browser) or the Facebook App on your mobile device.
2. Choose “Email or Phone Number” and input any of the following:
   1. Email: Use any email address associated with your Facebook account.
   2. Phone Number: Enter your mobile number (that has been linked with your FB account).
   3. Username: If you have a username, you can use that as well.
3. Type in your newly created password and select “Log In.”

Why Can’t I Log Into Facebook?

Difficulty logging into Facebook can stem from incorrect login details, a hacked account, or technical issues with Facebook.

Here’s what to do:

1. Make sure that you’re inputting your login credentials correctly (using the correct email/username/password).
2. Check for any alerts from Facebook regarding your account’s security. If you’ve been hacked, you may not be able to log in unless you reset your password.
3. See if Facebook is experiencing any widespread service disruptions. If they are, you’ll have to wait until Facebook’s servers are back online.