Forgetting your Facebook login information can be stressful, especially when you rely on the platform for staying connected with friends, family, or even work. Fortunately, Facebook has built several recovery tools to help you regain access, even if you’ve lost your password, email, or both.
Recovering Your Facebook Password
If your password is the only thing you’ve forgotten, recovery is usually straightforward. Start by checking whether your browser or password manager has saved your login details. Many people overlook this, but sometimes the credentials are stored automatically.
If not, go to the Facebook login page and click “Forgotten password?”. You’ll be asked to enter the email address or phone number linked to your account. Facebook will then send you a reset link or one-time code. Using this, you can create a new password and quickly regain access to your account.
Finding Out Which Email Is Linked
Sometimes the real problem isn’t the password but remembering which email you used. If you’re logged into Facebook on any device — even an old phone or tablet — you can go to Settings → Account information to check the registered email.
But what if you no longer have access to that email account? In that case, head to the Facebook recovery page. This tool can still help you log back into Facebook. Still, it’s worth trying to recover your old email address as well, since it might hold other personal or financial information.
Using the “Find Your Account” Feature
When you’ve forgotten both your email and password, Facebook’s Find Your Account tool can be a lifesaver. It works especially well if you try it on a device you’ve used to log into Facebook before.
Here’s how it works: enter any email address or phone number (it doesn’t even need to be the one on file), then select “Try another way” if the options don’t match. If you’ve truly lost access to everything, you can tap “I no longer have access to these options” and follow the steps to recover your account.
What to Do if Your Account Was Hacked
Not every login problem is caused by forgetfulness. Sometimes, accounts are compromised by hackers who change the login details. If you suspect this has happened, Facebook provides a dedicated recovery page at facebook.com/hacked.
During this process, you’ll answer questions and confirm details to verify ownership. In some cases, Facebook may even send a recovery link to your previously registered email address, helping you restore control.
Preventing Future Access Problems
Recovering your account once is one thing — but protecting it long-term is even more important. To avoid future lockouts, use a strong and unique password and consider storing it in a secure password manager. Adding a secondary email address to your account ensures you always have a backup option.
Finally, don’t forget to keep your mobile number up to date. This is often the fastest way to receive recovery codes if you ever lose access again.
