Change your password from Facebook settings

Open Facebook and go to the menu in the top right corner (the three horizontal lines on mobile, or the downward arrow on desktop). Select Settings and privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Password and security. You will see a section labeled Change password — click Edit next to it.

Facebook will ask you to enter your current password first. Type it in, then enter your new password twice to confirm you typed it correctly. Click Save changes. Facebook will log you out of all your devices and send you an email confirming the change.

The entire process takes about two minutes. You do not need to know your old password if you are locked out — use the "Forgot password?" link on the login screen instead, which sends a reset link to your email or phone number.

Key Takeaways

  • Change your password through Settings and privacy > Settings > Password and security > Edit, then enter your current password and your new one twice.
  • Facebook logs you out of all devices after you change your password, so you will need to log back in on your phone, tablet, and computer.
  • If you do not remember your current password, use the "Forgot password?" link on the login screen to reset it by email or phone instead of going to Settings.
  • A strong password contains uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols, and does not use your name, birthday, or words from a dictionary.

What happens after you change your password

When you save a new password, Facebook when ready logs you out everywhere — your phone, your tablet, your computer, and any other device where you were signed in. This is a security feature. You will need to log back in on each device using your new password.

Facebook sends a confirmation email to the address on your account. If you did not request the change, that email will have a link to undo it within a few hours. Click that link and your old password becomes active again. This protects you if someone else changed your password without permission.

Make your new password strong

A strong password is hard for someone else to guess. Use at least 12 characters and mix uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like !, @, #, or $. An example of a strong password is BlueSky#2024Jazz — it has capital letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and a symbol.

Do not use your name, your birthday, your pet's name, or words you can find in a dictionary. Do not use the same password you use for email, banking, or other accounts. If someone breaks into one account, they will try that password everywhere else.

If you have trouble remembering a long password, use a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone or browser. These programs store your passwords securely and fill them in automatically.

Change your password on mobile

On an iPhone or Android phone, open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner. Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy, then Settings. Tap Password and security, then tap Edit next to Change password.

Enter your current password, then your new password twice. Tap Save changes. The process is identical to desktop — you will be logged out of all devices and receive a confirmation email.

If you cannot remember your current password

Go to the Facebook login screen and click Forgot password? below the password field. Facebook will ask you to enter the email address or phone number on your account. You will receive a link by email or text message.

Click the link and Facebook will let you create a new password without knowing the old one. This route works even if you cannot log in at all. After you reset your password, you can log back in and change it again from Settings if you want to use a different one.

Why you should change your password regularly

Changing your password every few months makes it harder for someone to use an old password they may have found or guessed. If you use the same password for years, a breach at another website could give someone access to your Facebook account.

Change your password when ready if you think someone else knows it, if you used it on a website that was hacked, or if you shared it with someone who no longer has permission to access your account. You do not need to change it if you straightforward want to be cautious — once every three to six months is reasonable for most people.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my password delete my photos or messages?

No. Changing your password only changes how you log in. All your photos, messages, friends, and posts stay exactly as they are. The only thing that changes is that you and anyone else logged into your account will be logged out and need to sign back in.

Can I change my password without knowing my current one?

Yes. Use the "Forgot password?" link on the login screen. Facebook will send a reset link to your email or phone number, and you can create a new password without entering the old one.

What if I change my password and then forget the new one?

Use "Forgot password?" again. Facebook will send another reset link to your email or phone number. You can reset your password as many times as you need to.

Do I need to change my password if I use Facebook login to sign into other apps?

Changing your Facebook password does not affect apps that use Facebook login. Those apps will continue to work. If you want to disconnect an app from your Facebook account, go to Settings > Apps and websites and remove it from there.