How to reset Your Facebook Password
A practical guide to reset Your Facebook Password. Always use the official website or app and never share verification codes.
These steps are editorial drafts. The live interface and annotated screenshots must be checked before publishing.
If you forgot your Facebook password, use the official account recovery process. The available verification methods depend on your account and device.
Last editorial review: 19 October 2026 · Screenshot verification: illustrative images only · Guide status: draft (noindex)
Open official Facebook help / recovery page ↗
Mobile step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the official Facebook account recovery page in your mobile browser. Enter the email address or phone number linked to your account and tap Next.
Step 2
Check that the account shown is yours. Select an available method to receive a verification code, then tap Continue.
Step 3
Enter the verification code sent to your chosen method and tap Continue. Never share your code.
Step 4
Follow the next instructions shown by Facebook. If you regain access without changing your password, change it in Accounts Center → Password and security → Change password. The illustrated success screen is only an example and may not appear.
Step 5
Once you have access, review account security in Accounts Center, including your password, login sessions and two-factor authentication.
Desktop step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open facebook.com/login/identify, enter the email address or phone number linked to your account, and click Next.
Step 2
Confirm that the displayed account is yours. Choose an available recovery method (email, SMS or WhatsApp) and click Continue.
Step 3
Enter the verification code you receive using your chosen method, then click Continue. Never share this code with anyone.
Step 4
Follow the remaining Facebook instructions. You may be signed in directly or asked to set a new password. If you are signed in without changing your password, go to Settings & privacy → Settings → Accounts Center → Password and security → Change password.
Step 5
After recovering access, review your logged-in devices, remove unfamiliar sessions, and enable two-factor authentication.
Frequently asked questions
Can I reset my password without my old password?
Yes, if Facebook offers a recovery method and can verify that you own the account.
What if I cannot receive the code?
Check the address or phone number, your spam folder, and any other options Facebook offers. If none work, consult Facebook Help Center.
What if someone changed my password?
Use the official hacked-account flow at facebook.com/hacked rather than a third-party recovery service.
Is the process identical on every device?
No. Button labels, screen order and verification choices may differ.
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.