Change your password from Facebook settings

Open Facebook and go to the menu in the top right corner — it looks like a downward-pointing arrow or three horizontal lines depending on your device. Select Settings and privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Password and security. You'll see a section labeled Change password with an Edit button next to it.

Click Edit. Facebook will ask you to enter your current password first as a security check, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches. Your new password should be at least six characters long. Facebook doesn't require special characters or numbers, but using a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols makes it much harder for someone to guess.

After you enter your new password and click Change password, you're done. Facebook logs you out of all other devices and sessions, which means anyone else using your account on another phone or computer will be logged out when ready. This is intentional — it protects you if someone else had access.

Key Takeaways

  • You change your password through Settings and privacy, then Settings, then Password and security — not through a separate account recovery page.
  • Facebook requires your current password before letting you set a new one, so you need to remember it or use the "Forgot password" option first if you're locked out.
  • Changing your password logs you out everywhere, which is a security feature that removes access from any other devices or browsers using your account.
  • A strong password uses a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols — avoid using your name, birthday, or common words.

What to do if you don't remember your current password

If you can't remember your current password and Facebook won't let you proceed, click the Forgot password? link on the login screen instead of trying to change it from settings. Facebook will ask you to verify your identity using your email address or phone number associated with the account.

You'll receive a link via email or a code via text message. Use that to reset your password to something new. Once you've reset it, you can then follow the normal password change steps above if you want to change it again.

Change your password on mobile (iPhone or Android)

On the Facebook app, tap the menu icon at the bottom right (three horizontal lines). Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy, then Settings. Tap Password and security, then tap the Edit button next to Change password.

Enter your current password, then type your new password twice. Tap Change password to save it. The process is identical to the website version — you'll be logged out of all other sessions on other devices.

Why you should change your password regularly

Changing your password every few months reduces the window of time that a stolen or guessed password can be used against you. If someone obtained your password from a data breach on another website (many people reuse passwords across sites), changing it means that old password no longer works on Facebook.

You should change your password when ready if you notice unfamiliar activity on your account, such as posts you didn't make, messages sent from your account, or login notifications from places you don't recognize. You should also change it if you used the same password on another website that was hacked.

Use a password manager to keep track of new passwords

If you change your password and when ready forget it, a password manager is a tool that stores passwords securely so you don't have to remember them. Popular options include Bitwarden, 1Password, LastPass, and Dashlane. These programs encrypt your passwords and fill them in automatically when you visit Facebook.

Password managers also generate strong random passwords for you, which is safer than trying to create one yourself. When you change your Facebook password, the password manager can save the new one automatically or ask you to confirm before saving it.

What happens after you change your password

After you change your password, Facebook logs you out of every browser and app where you were signed in. When you try to use Facebook on another device, you'll need to enter your new password to log back in. This happens on phones, tablets, computers, and any other place you use Facebook.

If you share a device with someone else and they were logged into your account, they will be logged out. If you see login notifications from places you don't recognize after changing your password, that's a sign someone else had access to your account — contact Facebook's support team through the help center to report suspicious activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my password without knowing my current one?

No, the password change tool in settings requires your current password as a security check. If you don't remember it, use the "Forgot password" option on the login screen instead, which verifies your identity through email or phone and lets you set a new password.

Will changing my password log me out of the Facebook app on my phone?

Yes. Changing your password logs you out everywhere — the website, the app, and any other place you were signed in. You'll need to enter your new password the next time you open the app.

How often should I change my Facebook password?

There's no strict rule, but changing it every three to six months is reasonable. Change it sooner if you suspect someone accessed your account, if you reused the password on another site that was hacked, or if you shared your password with someone you no longer trust.

What makes a strong Facebook password?

Use at least 12 characters mixing uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Avoid your name, birthday, common words, or patterns like "123456". A random string like "Kx7$mP2vQn9!" is stronger than something like "Facebook2024".

Can I change my password on someone else's device?

Yes, but you'll be logged out of that device when ready after changing it. If you change your password on a shared computer, the other person will need to enter the new password to use Facebook again.