Instructions on how to change your Facebook password on a computer or phone.

Changing your Facebook password regularly is not only a simple way to protect your account, but also a proactive measure to prevent online hacking and scams.

Change your Facebook password regularly to prevent account hacking.

 

Article contents:
1. When should you change your Facebook password?
2. How to change your Facebook password after logging in
    : 2.1. On a computer
    2.2. On a phone
3. How to change your Facebook password after logging out
    : 3.2. On a computer
    3.3. On a phone

 

1. When should I change my Facebook password?

- Your Facebook account hasn't had its password updated in a long time.
- You've forgotten your old Facebook password .
- You suspect your Facebook login information has been compromised.
- You've detected unauthorized access to your Facebook account.

 

2. Instructions on how to change your Facebook password after logging in.

2.1. How to change your Facebook password after logging in on a computer.

Step 1:  Access the official Facebook password reset link HERE . => Select Change Password .

Step 2:  Select the Facebook account you want to change the password for.

Step 3: Fill in your old password, new password, and re-enter your new password => Press Change Password.

 

2.2. How to change your Facebook password after logging in on a mobile device.

Step 1:  First, go to   the Account  Menu , select Settings & Privacy  => select  Settings .

Step 2:  Next, click on  Account Center  => select  Password and Security .

Step 3:  Select  Change Password.
Step 4:  Fill in Current Password ,  New Password,  Re-enter New Password => Press Change Password.
- From the next login onwards, you will use this new password to log into your Facebook account.

 

3. Instructions on changing your Facebook password after logging out.

Advantages:  You can easily change your Facebook password without having to recover your old password or remember it.

 

3.1. How to change your Facebook password after logging out on a PC

Step 1: Access the Facebook login page HERE => Select Forgot password.

Step 2: Enter the email or mobile number linked to your Facebook account => Click Search.

Step 3: Select Try another way.

Step 4: Choose one of four methods to receive your Facebook password reset code. 
- For example: Free Download chooses to receive the login password code via email .

Step 5: Enter the text that appears on the screen => Press Continue.

Step 6: Enter the Facebook password reset code sent to you using the method in step 3 => Click Continue.

Step 7: Enter your new password => Press Continue to complete changing your Facebook password.

 

3.2. Instructions on changing your logged-out Facebook password on Android and iPhone

Step 1: Open the Facebook app, select Log in with another account => Tap Forgot your password?

Step 2: Enter the phone number linked to your Facebook account => Press Continue .
- If searching for Facebook using the phone number is unsuccessful, it means you haven't linked your Facebook account to your phone number. Switch to  Search by Email => Enter your email to continue.
Step 3: Select the Facebook account you want to change the password for.

Step 4: Click " Forgot your password?" => Choose one of three methods to receive a password reset code => Click Continue.
- Example: Free Download chooses to receive the login code via Email address .

Step 5 : Enter the password reset code that Facebook sent => Press Continue.
Step 6: Enter your new password => Check " Log out on all devices. " if desired => Press Continue to complete.

Hopefully, with the Facebook password change method introduced above by Tai Mien Phi, you can proactively protect your account from online security threats. Make this a regular habit, and you can be more confident about your account access. You may never have to use the method of recovering a hacked Facebook account – a trick many people still use due to carelessness and not regularly updating their login information.

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