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How to recover a Hacked Facebook Account

A practical guide to recover a Hacked Facebook Account. Always use the official website or app and never share verification codes.

Editorial status: In review — not yet published as a verified tutorial.
These steps are editorial drafts. The live interface and annotated screenshots must be checked before publishing.

Use Facebook’s official hacked-account recovery process and secure your email account as well.

Open official Facebook help / recovery page ↗

Mobile step-by-step guide

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Step 1

On a trusted device, open Facebook’s official hacked-account page in your browser.

Step 1 — illustrative example; actual interface may differ
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Step 2

Select the option that best describes what happened and follow the prompts.

Step 2 — illustrative example; actual interface may differ
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Step 3

Identify the affected account using the information requested.

Step 3 — illustrative example; actual interface may differ
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Step 4

Complete any identity or security checks Facebook provides.

Step 4 — illustrative example; actual interface may differ
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Step 5

If access is restored, change the password, review contact details and remove unfamiliar sessions.

Step 5 — illustrative example; actual interface may differ
Important: Never pay strangers promising guaranteed account recovery. Do not disclose verification codes.

Frequently asked questions

What if the hacker changed my email?

Use the official hacked-account flow; the available recovery options vary.

Should I change my email password too?

Yes, particularly if the email account may also be compromised.

Reference: Facebook official help ↗

Troubleshooting

If a recovery option is unavailable, check the official help center for alternative supported methods. Avoid third-party recovery services.

Frequently asked questions

Is this procedure the same on mobile and desktop?

Not necessarily. The interface may differ; separate instructions will be supplied where needed.

What if the steps do not match my screen?

Check the official help center for the latest interface and options.

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