The most detailed way to retrieve a hacked Facebook account in 2024

Fortunately, the process of recovering a hacked Facebook account has been optimized over time, making it easy for users to access and regain access to their accounts quickly and simply. However, it will also be proportional to the success of the method.

Signs that your Facebook account has been hacked

- Email, phone number or password has been changed
- Noticed an activity to change Facebook name or date of birth that was not done by you.
- Messenger messages sent but you are not the writer
- Unusual activity appears on your Facebook profile (new post not posted by you).

How to retrieve a hacked Facebook account on your phone or computer

Method 1: Report your Facebook account to be hacked

In case if your Facebook account is hacked and you cannot access your account, the first solution you can think of is to report Facebook to get help getting your account back.
Step 1: Open the device browser, access the link from the hacked FB account HERE .
Step 2: Click on  My Account Is Compromised .

Step 3: Enter  the phone number or email you use when logging into Facebook => Click  Search.

Step 4:  Enter Facebook login password (can be current password or old password) => Click Continue.

Step 5: If you have enabled 2 - factor authentication, FB will send an authentication code to your device => Enter the authentication code  => Click Continue . Step 6: Click Start to proceed with the steps to protect your FB account.

- Now the list of information you need to check will display => Click Continue to start checking each content.

- Fill in new password , re-enter new password => Click Continue.

- Remove suspicious email addresses associated with your account. If it's not there, tap Skip.
- Follow the next steps to check information that Facebook requires.

Method 2: Recover hacked Facebook by resetting your password

If your FB account is hacked and there is an unexpected password change, Facebook will send you an email notifying you of those new changes. If you retrieve your Facebook password right at that time, the chance of recovering your hacked account is extremely high.
Step 1: Access the Facebook homepage HERE  => Click Forgot password.

Step 2: Enter the email address or phone number you used when creating a Facebook account => Press Search.

Step 3:  Select Try another way.

Step 4: Select the method you want to receive the password reset code => Click Continue.
- For example: Free Download chooses to receive password reset code via email address.

Step 5: Enter the security code sent => Click Continue.

Step 6: Enter a new password => Click Continue to complete the recovery of your hacked Facebook account.

Method 3: Recover hacked Facebook using identification documents

In case you do not have access to the email address or phone number associated with your Facebook account, or in other words, the hacker has removed the email address or phone number from the contact information, identity verification will is an effective way for you to recover your hacked Facebook account.
Step 1: Visit the Facebook homepage  HERE , select Forgot password.

Step 2:  Enter the email address or phone number you used when creating a Facebook account => Press Search.
Step 3: Select Try another way => Click You can no longer access this email and phone number .

Step 4: Click Start.

Step 5: Enter the new email address you want to link to your Facebook account => Click Get code.

Step 6: Enter the code sent to the email address you just registered => Click Confirm.

Step 7: Select Upload identification documents.

- Select the type of identification document you want to download => Click Next.

- Upload a photo of your identification document (minimum size 1500 (width) * 1000px (height) ) => Click Send.
- After at least 48 hours, Facebook will respond to you whether you have recovered your hacked Facebook account or not, along with a recovery process for you to follow. 

3. Measures to prevent your Facebook account from being hacked

- Use a strong password of 8 characters or more, including lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers and special characters.
- Activate Facebook's two-layer security,  requiring you to enter a real code for each account-related setup operation.
- Turn on Facebook login alerts.
- Remove or disconnect suspicious 3rd party applications.

Retrieving a hacked Facebook account can be a complicated and time-consuming process. However, by taking protective measures and following the safety instructions above, you can restore your control and continue using your Facebook account safely and securely. Hope you are succesful.

Micah Soto

Update 16 June 2024