How to Change Your Facebook Password (2026 Step-by-Step)

Changing your Facebook password is one of the fastest ways to keep your account safe — whether you're doing routine maintenance, you suspect someone else got in, or you just reused an old password one too many times. The process takes under two minutes once you know where to look. This guide covers the steps on both desktop and mobile, what to do if you can't remember your current password, and a few habits that keep your account locked down afterward.

How to change your password on desktop

1. Log in at facebook.com and click your profile picture, then Settings & privacy → Settings.
2. Open Accounts Center, then select Password and security.
3. Click Change password and choose your account.
4. Enter your current password, then type a new one twice.
5. Click Change password to save.

How to change it in the mobile app

1. Open the Facebook app and tap the menu (three lines).
2. Tap Settings & privacy → Settings.
3. Under Accounts Center, tap Password and security → Change password.
4. Pick your account, enter your current password, then the new one.
5. Tap Change password to confirm.

What to do if you forgot your password

If you can't recall your current password, you don't need it to set a new one — you just reset it instead. On the login page, tap Forgotten password? and enter the email address or phone number linked to your account. Facebook sends a confirmation code to that email or number; enter the code, and you'll be able to create a brand-new password. If you no longer have access to the listed email or phone, use the "No longer have access to these?" option to try an alternate recovery route.

How to pick a strong password

A password is only useful if it's hard to guess. A few principles go a long way:

• Use at least 12 characters — length matters more than complexity.
• Mix uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols rather than a single dictionary word.
• Avoid anything guessable like your name, birthday, or "password123."
• Never reuse a password you already use on another site.
• Consider a password manager to generate and store a unique one for you.

Log out of other devices

If you're changing your password because you think someone else has access, updating it isn't always enough on its own — an existing session on another device may stay logged in. In Password and security, open Where you're logged in to see every active session. Log out of any you don't recognize, or log out everywhere at once, so the new password is the only way back in.

Turn on two-factor authentication

A strong password protects your account, but two-factor authentication (2FA) adds a second lock. With it enabled, logging in from a new device also requires a code from an authentication app or a text message, so a stolen password alone isn't enough to get in. You'll find it in the same Password and security menu under Two-factor authentication — turning it on is the single best upgrade you can make to your account's safety.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I change my Facebook password?

There's no strict schedule if you use a strong, unique password with 2FA. Change it right away, though, if you suspect it was exposed in a data breach or that someone else accessed your account.

Will changing my password log me out everywhere?

Facebook usually asks whether you want to stay logged in on your other devices or log them all out. If security is your concern, choose to log out everywhere.

Can I reuse an old Facebook password?

It's a bad idea. Reusing an old or existing password undercuts the whole point of changing it. Always pick something new and unique.

What if I never receive the reset code?

Check your spam folder and confirm the email or phone number on file is current. If you can't receive the code at all, use Facebook's account recovery options to verify your identity another way.

Final thoughts

Changing your Facebook password takes only a couple of minutes through Accounts Center on desktop or mobile, and resetting it is just as simple if you've forgotten the old one. To get the most protection, pair a strong, unique password with two-factor authentication and log out of any devices you don't recognize. Those three steps together keep your account firmly in your hands.