Change Password on Facebook
How to Change Your Password on Facebook (Mobile App)
- Open your profile in the top right corner
- Select Settings and Privacy
- Select Settings
- Click on ‘See more in Accounts Center’
- Select ‘Password and security’
- Click on ‘Change Password’
- Click on your Facebook account
- Change your details and click on “Change Password” to save your new details.
How to Change Your Password on Facebook (Computer Method)
- Click on your profile picture in the top right, then click Settings and Privacy
- Click Settings
- Click Accounts Center, then click Password and Security
- Click Change password, then click the account you’d like to update
- Enter your current password and new password
- Click Change password
How to Reset Your Password on Facebook (Phone and Computer Method)
This is to reset your password if you’re not logged in to Facebook:
- Visit www.facebook.com or open the Facebook app on your phone and click on ‘Forgotten Password?’
- Type in the email address or phone number linked to your account.
- Click Search and follow the on-screen instructions thereafter.
Changing one’s Facebook password is easy whether you remember it or not and whether you are logged into your account or not.
How to Change Your Password on Facebook (Mobile App)
Here’s how to do it:
1. Open your profile in the top right corner
2. Select Settings and Privacy
3. Select Settings
4. Click on ‘See more in Accounts Center’
5. Select ‘Password and security’
6. Click on ‘Change Password’
7. For those who have merged their Instagram and Facebook accounts on the Meta account center, click on your Facebook account.
8. Input your current password and new password. Re-type your new password
9. Click on “Change Password” to save your new details.
How to Change Your Password on Facebook (Computer Method)
- Click on your profile picture in the top right
- Then click Settings and Privacy.
- Click Settings.
- Click See more in Accounts Center.
- Click Password and Security
- Click Change password
- Click the account you’d like to update.
- Enter your current password and new password
- Click Change Password when done
NOTE: Access to this setting in the Accounts Center may not be available to everyone at present. If the steps above are not effective for you, please attempt the following steps.
- Click your profile picture in the top right of Facebook.
- Select Settings & privacy, then click Settings.
- Click Security and Login.
- Click Edit next to Change password.
- Enter your current password and new password.
- Click Save Changes.
How to Reset Your Password on Facebook (Phone and Computer Method)
To reset your password if you’re not logged in to Facebook:
- Visit www.facebook.com or open the Facebook app on your phone and click on ‘Forgotten Password?’
- Type in the email address or phone number linked to your account.
- Click Search and follow the on-screen instructions thereafter.
NOTE: As a security measure, you cannot use the same mobile phone number designated for two-factor authentication to facilitate password resets. To reset your password in the future, you must have a separate mobile phone number or email address linked to your account.
FAQs on Change Password on Facebook
How do I set recovery email or phone number?
In the Settings, go to ‘General’ and select Contact. Enter your backup email address and click ‘Add’. To add your contact, select ‘Add your phone number?’ and click Continue. You will receive a text message to confirm the new number.
How do I improve my Facebook account security?
You can do this by enabling two-factor authentication if you haven’t already, setting up alerts for unrecognized logins, or changing your password to something long and complex.
How often should I change my Facebook password?
It’s recommended to change your Facebook password every few months, especially if you use the same password for other online accounts. Additionally, change it immediately if you suspect a security breach or unauthorized access attempt.
