Change your password from Facebook settings on any device

To change your Facebook password, open Facebook on your phone or computer, go to Settings, find the Password section, and enter your current password followed by your new one. The process takes about two minutes and works the same way whether you use the app, the website, or a mobile browser.

You do not need to log out first, and you will stay logged in after you change it. If you are logged in on other devices — a phone, tablet, or computer — those sessions will continue until you close the app or browser, or until Facebook automatically logs you out after a period of time.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Facebook Settings, select Password, and enter your current password plus your new one to change it when ready.
  • Your new password should be at least six characters long and different from passwords you use elsewhere.
  • If you forget your password, use the "Forgot password?" link on the login screen to reset it by email or phone number.
  • Changing your password does not automatically log you out on other devices, but you can log out everywhere at once from Settings if needed.

Step-by-step: changing your password on a phone or tablet

Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (called a menu icon) in the bottom right corner on iPhone or the bottom left on Android. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings. Look for the Password section — it appears under the Security heading.

Tap Password. Facebook will ask you to enter your current password to confirm it is really you. Type it in and tap Continue. Now enter your new password twice: once in the "New Password" field and once in the "Confirm New Password" field. Tap Change Password. You will see a confirmation message, and you are done.

Step-by-step: changing your password on a computer

Go to facebook.com and log in if you are not already. Click the downward arrow in the top right corner and select Settings & Privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Security and Login. Find the Password row and click Edit to the right of it.

Facebook will ask for your current password. Type it in and click Continue. Enter your new password in both the "New Password" and "Confirm New Password" boxes. Click Change Password. A confirmation message will appear, and the change is complete.

What makes a strong password Facebook will accept

Facebook requires passwords to be at least six characters long, but longer is better. A strong password uses a mix of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols (like ! or #). For example, "BlueSky2024!" is stronger than "facebook123" because it mixes different types of characters.

Do not use a password you have used on other websites or apps. If one website gets hacked, a password used everywhere puts all your accounts at risk. Write your new password down in a safe place — a notebook in a drawer, a password manager app, or a locked file on your computer — so you can find it if you forget.

Logging out on all devices after you change your password

When you change your password, you stay logged in on the device you used to make the change. Other devices where you were already logged in will stay logged in too, at least for a while. If you want to log out everywhere when ready — for example, if you think someone else has access to one of your devices — you can force a logout from Settings.

On a phone, go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Security and Login. Scroll down to "Where You're Logged In" and tap it. You will see a list of devices and browsers. Tap "Log Out of All Sessions" at the bottom. On a computer, follow the same path (Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then Security and Login) and click "Log Out of All Sessions" on the right side. This logs you out everywhere, and you will need to log back in on each device.

What to do if you forget your current password

If you cannot remember your current password, you cannot change it from Settings — Facebook requires you to enter the old one first. Instead, go to the Facebook login page and click "Forgot Password?" below the login boxes. Facebook will ask you to enter the email address or phone number connected to your account.

Enter whichever one you have access to. Facebook will send a link to that email or a code to that phone number. Click the link or enter the code, and you will be taken to a page where you can create a new password. Once you set a new password, you can log back in and use the Settings method described above if you want to change it again later.

Why you might want to change your password regularly

Changing your password every few months is a good habit, especially if you use the same device to log into Facebook at coffee shops, libraries, or other public places. Even if you trust the network, someone could have installed software on a public computer that records what you type.

You should also change your password right away if you think someone else knows it, if you see activity on your account you did not do, or if you receive an email from Facebook saying your account was accessed from an unusual location. If you suspect your account has been hacked, change your password first, then go to Settings & Privacy, Settings, Security and Login, and review the "Where You're Logged In" section to see if there are devices you do not recognize.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be logged out of Facebook on my phone if I change my password on my computer?

No. Changing your password does not automatically log you out on other devices. You will stay logged in on your phone, tablet, and any other device until you manually log out or until Facebook logs you out automatically after a long period of inactivity. If you want to log out everywhere at once, use the "Log Out of All Sessions" option in Settings.

Can I change my password if I do not remember my current one?

No, the Settings method requires your current password. Use the "Forgot Password?" link on the login page instead. Facebook will send a reset link to your email or a code to your phone number, and you can create a new password that way.

How long does it take for a new Facebook password to take effect?

Your new password works when ready. You can log out and log back in with it right away. However, devices where you were already logged in will stay logged in until you manually log out or until Facebook logs you out automatically.

What should I do if I see a device in "Where You're Logged In" that is not mine?

Click or tap the three dots next to that device and select "Log Out." This logs out that session without affecting your other devices. If you see multiple unfamiliar devices, change your password first, then log out all sessions and log back in only on devices you recognize.

Can I use the same password for Facebook and my email?

No. If someone hacks your email account, they can use "Forgot Password?" to reset your Facebook password and take over that account too. Use a different password for each service so a breach at one place does not affect the others.