How to Change Your Facebook Password

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Last Updated: February 11, 2021 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to change your password using the Facebook mobile app or website. If you've forgotten your Facebook password, you'll need to reset it.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
On the Mobile App

1
Open the Facebook app. It's a blue app with a white f.
- Log in if you're not signed in automatically.
2
Tap ☰. It's in the lower-right on iPhone or upper-right on Android.

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3
Scroll down and tap Account Settings.
- On iPhone, tap Settings first.
4
Tap Security and Login.
5
Tap Change password. It's under the "LOGIN" section.
6
Enter your current password in the top field.
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Type a new password in the next field.
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Re-type the new password in the bottom field.
9
Tap Save Changes. Your Facebook password has been changed.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
On Desktop

1
Go to http://www.facebook.com in a Web browser.
- Log in if you're not signed in automatically.
2
Click
. It's in the upper-right corner of the window.
3
Click Settings. It's at the bottom of the menu.
4
Click Security and Login. It's in the upper-left part of the window.
5
Scroll down and click Change password.
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Enter your current password in the top field.
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Type a new password in the next field.
8
Re-type the new password in the bottom field.
9
Click Save Changes. Your Facebook password has been changed.

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What's a good password if I don't want to get hacked?

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A lot of sites require the 1 number, 1 uppercase letter, 1 lowercase letter, and a special character, but that can be kind of difficult to remember. If you have a choice, I'm a fan of using a phrase, like "fuzzywuzzybear" or something like that. The longer it is, the better.
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How do you make a password hard to guess?

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You'd think it would involve a bunch of symbols and numbers or something, but it's just the length really. The longer your password is, the harder it will be for some random person to guess. Computer algorithms can actually guess a shorter, complicated password fairly quickly. A longer password may take hundreds of years for a program to guess.
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What is two-factor authentication? Should I turn it on?

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Yes, you should turn it on. Two-factor authentication is basically insurance for your password. When you log on, you'll get a text message or be required to open an app on your phone to confirm the login. It's one of the best ways to keep your personal information private.
Question

How do you totally delete your Facebook account?

Community Answer

Although Facebook doesn't like people completely deleting their accounts, you can close your account so no profile data exists. If you'd like to do so, you can follow this guide instead: How to Permanently Delete a Facebook Account. If you just want to deactivate your account so it is no longer visible, but available should you want to get it back, follow these steps: How to Deactivate a Facebook Account.
Question

After changing my new password, how would I save it?

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If you are talking about a button to save your new password, follow the steps above, as they describe the button you'll need to click. However, if you are wondering where you should write it down so you don't forget it later, hold off on saving it in a place where others could get ahold of your information. If you write a list that isn't visible to anyone else and is under lock-and-key or is stored in a database that contains a password itself, you'll be able to adequately store this password for later retrieval.
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How do I change a password on Facebook using my iPhone?

Community Answer

In the Facebook app, select "Need Help?" then "Forgot Password?" on the login screen. You could also use the iPhone Safari browser or another web browser on your iPhone to access the website. Open Facebook in desktop mode then follow these steps.
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How do I sign into Facebook on my phone after changing the password on my laptop?

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Just log in with your username and your new password. If it's not working you should probably contact Facebook.
Question

How can I know if my Facebook account has been hacked?

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There may be comments that you haven't written, messages you haven't sent, or posts that you didn't make yourself.