How to Change Facebook Password (2026 Guide)

By Techevangelist · Updated August 28, 2026

Change Facebook Password on Phone (iPhone & Android)

iPhone (iOS)

1. Open the Facebook app
2. Tap your profile picture (bottom right or top right)
3. Tap Settings & Privacy > Settings
4. Tap Security and Login
5. Tap Change password
6. Enter your current password
7. Enter your new password (twice)
8. Tap Save Changes

Android

1. Open the Facebook app
2. Tap the hamburger menu (three lines)
3. Tap Settings & Privacy > Settings
4. Tap Security and Login
5. Tap Change password
6. Enter your current password
7. Enter your new password (twice)
8. Tap Save Changes

Change Facebook Password on Computer

1. Go to facebook.com
2. Click your profile picture (top right)
3. Click Settings & Privacy > Settings
4. Click Security and Login (left sidebar)
5. Click Change password
6. Enter your current password
7. Enter your new password (twice)
8. Click Save Changes

Change Facebook Password Without Old Password

Forgot your current password? Reset it via email:

1. Go to facebook.com or open the app
2. Click Forgot Password? on the login screen
3. Enter your email address or phone number
4. Click Continue
5. Check your email for a reset link
6. Click the link and enter a new password
7. Click Continue to save

Change Facebook Password After Being Hacked

If someone hacked your Facebook account:

1. Go to facebook.com/hacked
2. Click My Account Is Compromised
3. Enter your email or phone number
4. Follow the steps to secure your account
5. Change your password immediately
6. Enable two-factor authentication
7. Review recent activity for suspicious logins

Change Facebook Page Password

Facebook Pages do not have separate passwords. Your Page password is the same as your personal account password. To change it:

1. Change your personal account password (steps above)
2. This automatically applies to all Pages you manage
3. All Page admins will need to use the new password to log in

Why Won't Facebook Let Me Change My Password?

• Wrong current password: Double-check your current password. Use "Forgot Password" if needed.
• Account locked: Facebook may lock your account if it detects suspicious activity. Follow the unlock steps.
• Browser issue: Clear your browser cache and cookies, then try again.
• Facebook outage: Wait a few minutes and try again later.

FAQ

How do I change my Facebook password?

Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Security and Login > Change password. Enter your current password, then your new password, and click Save Changes.

How do I change my Facebook password without old password?

Go to the Facebook login page, click Forgot Password, enter your email or phone number, follow the reset link sent to your email, and create a new password.

How do I change my Facebook password on iPhone?

Open the Facebook app, tap Menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Security and Login > Change password. Enter your current and new password, then tap Save Changes.

How do I change my Facebook password on Android?

Open the Facebook app, tap the hamburger menu > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Security and Login > Change password. Enter your current and new password, then tap Save Changes.

How do I change my Facebook password on computer?

Go to facebook.com, click your profile picture > Settings & Privacy > Settings > Security and Login > Change password. Enter your current and new password, then click Save Changes.

How do I change my Facebook password after being hacked?

Go to facebook.com/hacked, click My Account Is Compromised, follow the steps to secure your account. Change your password immediately and enable two-factor authentication.

How do I change my Facebook page password?

Facebook Page passwords are the same as your personal account password. Change your personal password in Settings > Security and Login, and it applies to all Pages you manage.

Why won't Facebook let me change my password?

Facebook may block password changes if you enter the wrong current password, if your account is locked, or if Facebook detects suspicious activity. Try resetting your password via email instead.