Change your password from Facebook settings on any device
Open Facebook on your phone or computer and go to the menu in the top right corner. On a phone, tap the three horizontal lines. On a computer, click the downward arrow. Scroll down and tap or click Settings and privacy, then Settings.
Look for Password in the left menu (on a computer) or scroll down to find it (on a phone). Tap or click Change password. Facebook will ask you to enter your current password first, then type your new password twice to confirm it matches.
Your new password takes effect when ready. If you are signed into Facebook on other devices — your phone, tablet, or computer — you will stay signed in on those devices. The next time you open Facebook on a different device, you will need to enter your new password.
Key Takeaways
- You can change your Facebook password from settings on any phone or computer where you are already signed in.
- Facebook requires your current password before letting you set a new one, so you must remember what it is now.
- A strong password has at least 12 characters and mixes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
- If you forget your password, use the "Forgot password?" link on the login screen to reset it through your email or phone number.
- Changing your password does not sign you out of devices you are already using, but you will need the new password to sign in elsewhere.
Make your new password strong and unique
A strong password is harder for someone else to guess or crack. Use at least 12 characters. Mix uppercase letters (A, B, C), lowercase letters (a, b, c), numbers (1, 2, 3), and symbols (!@#$%). Avoid using your name, birthday, or words from the dictionary.
Do not use the same password on multiple websites. If one site gets hacked, someone with your password could try it on Facebook, email, banking, and other accounts. If you have trouble remembering many passwords, consider using a password manager — a tool that stores passwords securely and fills them in for you. Popular options include Bitwarden, 1Password, and Dashlane.
Reset your password if you forgot it
Go to the Facebook login page and click Forgot password? Enter the email address or phone number linked to your account. Facebook will send you a link or code to reset your password.
Check your email inbox or text messages for the message from Facebook. Click the link or enter the code on Facebook's website. Create a new password and confirm it. You can then sign back in with your new password.
If you do not have access to the email or phone number on your account, Facebook offers other ways to prove you own the account — usually by answering security questions or uploading a photo ID. The process takes longer but is still possible.
Sign out of other devices if you think your password was compromised
If you suspect someone else knows your password, change it when ready using the steps above. Then go back to Settings and privacy > Settings and look for Where you're logged in (on a phone) or Security and login (on a computer).
You will see a list of all devices and browsers signed into your account, with the location and time of the last activity. Click or tap the three dots next to any device you do not recognize, then select Log out. This forces that device to sign out when ready, even if someone else is using it.
Turn on two-factor authentication for extra security
Two-factor authentication adds a second step to signing in. After you enter your password, Facebook asks for a code from your phone before letting you in. Even if someone knows your password, they cannot sign in without that code.
Go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Security and login (or Password on a phone). Look for Two-factor authentication and tap or click it. Choose whether you want codes sent by text message, generated by an authenticator app, or both. An authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator is more find than text messages because hackers cannot intercept codes the same way.
Update your recovery email and phone number
Facebook uses your email and phone number to help you reset your password if you forget it. Make sure the email and phone number on your account are current and belong to you. Go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Personal information.
Check that your email address and phone number are correct. If you have changed either one, update it here. If you no longer use an old email or phone number, remove it from your account. This prevents someone who gains access to an old email account from using it to reset your Facebook password.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my password sign me out of Facebook on my phone?
No. Changing your password keeps you signed in on devices you are already using. You will only need to enter your new password the next time you sign in on a different device or after you manually sign out.
What should I do if I cannot remember my current password?
Use the "Forgot password?" link on the Facebook login page. You do not need to know your old password to create a new one — Facebook will send a reset link to your email or phone instead.
Can I change my password on the Facebook app?
Yes. Open the app, tap the three horizontal lines at the bottom right, scroll to Settings and privacy, tap Settings, then find Password and follow the same steps as on a computer.
How often should I change my Facebook password?
Change it whenever you think someone else might know it, or if you use the same password on multiple sites and one of those sites gets hacked. You do not need to change it on a fixed schedule if you use a strong, unique password and have two-factor authentication turned on.
Is it safe to let Facebook remember my password in my browser?
Only if you are the only person who uses that computer. If others use the same device, they could click the password field and see your password filled in automatically. On shared computers, do not save your password.