It’s important to update your Facebook password regularly to keep your profile out of the hands of hackers. Read on to learn how to change your password in a few easy steps. Show Raise your hand if you’re guilty of setting one, memorable password for several of your social media accounts. It can be tempting to repeat passwords across multiple platforms – especially if you feel like your word has the right combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers and special characters to make it unbreakable. However, doing so means that if one of your passwords is ever breached, any account that shares that word is now vulnerable. You can see how to create a strong password in the attached guide. But even with one of these setup, the easiest way to protect yourself is to change your password frequently. Scroll down to learn how to update yours. And, for anyone concerned about losing track of their passwords, check out our guide to the best password managers available right now. What you’ll need:
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How to change your Facebook password
TroubleshootingHow do I change my password if I’m logged out? If you’re not logged into Facebook and want to change your password, you’re first going to need to recover your account. You can do this by going to the Find Your Account page, entering the email address or phone number associated with your account and clicking Search. Then simply follow the instructions on screen to reset your password using your Google account, email address or phone number. What if I can’t access my email address or phone number? If you’re logged out of your account and don’t have access to the email address or phone number associated with that account, you can try using any other email addresses or numbers that may have been listed on your account. Make sure to include your country code and leave out any plus signs or special characters when entering your phone number. If that doesn’t work, the next step is to contact you email service provider to see what they can do to help you recover your email account. You might like… |