Steps to Change and Reset Your Facebook Password
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A strong password on Facebook prevents intruders from accessing your private data here. But, many users on this social media platform don’t have a unique password. This credential is just their name modified with some characters. But by knowing how to
change Facebook password you can quickly make your account secure. Knowledge of this process also helps if you feel someone has gained unauthorized access to your FB account.

You can change your password through the Accounts Centre or through settings. The latter is useful if you are logged in. If you cannot recall your password, just hit the ‘Forgot your password?’ button and reset it.


Understand more about the password-change process on Facebook below.

How to Change Facebook Password on a Computer

Facebook lays down two distinct ways to help users change their passwords. Both these are as follows. You can follow them on your PCs.

Modify the password in the Accounts Centre

Use these steps to change your password in the Accounts Centre. Log into FB and follow these instructions.
1. Tap your profile picture’s icon.
2. After that, hit the ‘Settings and privacy’ option.
3. Next, tap ‘Accounts Centre.’
4. Now, tap ‘Password and Security.’
5. Tap ‘Change password.’
6. Tap the account whose password you want to modify.
7. Put in your existing password.
8. Now, fill out the new and strong password.
9. Tap ‘Change password.’
2. Change password through Settings and Privacy

The process mentioned above will not work if you cannot find the Settings and Privacy option visible in the Accounts Centre. You can follow this quick way to change your password on Facebook.

1. On Facebook, tap your profile picture.
2. Next, select the ‘Settings and Privacy’ option.
3. After that, tap ‘Settings.’
4. Now, hit the ‘Security and login’ button.
5. To change your password, tap ‘Edit.’ It is beside the option to change the password.
6. Fill out the existing password.
7. After that, enter the previous password.
8. Save the changes after doing so.

How to Change Facebook Password on Android Phone

Do you often use the Facebook Android app? Use these steps to change your password through it.

1. Tap the three vertical-line icon on the Facebook app. It will be at the top right part.
2. Next, hit the ‘Settings & Privacy’ option, followed by ‘Settings.’
3. After that, hit ‘See More in Accounts Center.’
4. Next, tap ‘Password and Security.’
5. Click the ‘Change Password’ option.
6. Now, update the password by entering the current one and the new one. 7. Lastly, click ‘Change Password.’

POINT TO NOTE: If you cannot access this setting in the Accounts Center, go to the ‘Password and Security’ option in the ‘Settings’ section. Now you can tap ‘Change
Password’ and update the new one.

Change Facebook Password on iPhone and iPad

If you want to modify your Facebook password on your iPhone or iPad, use this procedure.

1. Hit the three vertical lines at the bottom right portion of the Facebook app.
2. Go down the page and choose the ‘Settings & Privacy’ option.
3. After that, hit the ‘Settings’ option.
4. Now, click ‘Password and Security.’
5. Go a bit further down the page and find the option to change the password.
6. Tap this option.
7. Now, input your existing password.
8. After that, input the new password and confirm it by retyping it.
9. Now, tap the ‘Update password’ button.

How to Change Facebook Password If You Forgot It?

If you cannot sign into your account on Facebook because you don’t remember the password, follow this process to change it. Here’s what you need to do.

1. On a web browser, open Facebook. Alternatively, access the Facebook app if you are using a smartphone.
2. Now, use your credentials, such as password and email to sign in.
3. Since you do not remember your password, tap the ‘Forgot password?’ button. It is below the blue login button.
4. Facebook will ask you to reset your password. They will give you either of these three methods:
5. Verify your account through Gmail
6. Verify your account through your email ID
7. Verify through your contact number
8. Pick an option according to your choice.
9. Now, tap ‘Continue.’
10. Adhere to the instructions on your screen to finish the verification. 11. Input the new password that you have created in the relevant field and hit ‘Continue.’

Steps to Recover Your Facebook Credentials Without Email or Phone

Facebook is used by almost everyone to connect to people everywhere. But sometimes, your account becomes inaccessible when your existing password or contact number does not work. You may try typing your phone number, but that too yields no results.

In all these cases, you can use some effective methods to recover Facebook password. These include the following:
1. Use Facebook’s Trusted Contacts

The Trusted Contacts feature in Facebook lets you recover passwords with the aid of a few good friends. These are your trusted contacts. To use it, do the following:
● Tap ‘Forgot Password’ on the Facebook login page.
● Now, choose the option, ‘No longer have access to these?’
● Tap to enter your new email address or phone number and then choose ‘Continue.’
● Enter the trusted contact’s name and email ID.
● They will get a verification code, which they can send to you.
● Use it to reset your password.
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2. Recover password with your username

Sometimes, you may recall only your username. That’s enough to recover your password. Just tap ‘Forgot Password’ on the sign-in page and choose ‘No longer have access to these?’ After that select ‘Use my Google account’ and fill out your
username.

You will get a verification code in your Gmail. It will help you reset the password.
3. Submit a request

An easy way to recover a Facebook password when you cannot recall it is by submitting a request on the same. Just go to the Help Center and choose ‘I don’t have access to my email address or phone number.’ You may be asked to provide an identity
verification document before resetting the credentials.

Summing up

Changing Facebook passwords is not challenging at all. You can perform the process quickly within minutes on the phone and computer. Just remember to do it regularly instead of once a year. It will add another layer of security to your FB account.

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