How to Change Facebook Password

Quick answer

Open Accounts Center, choose Password and security, select Change password, and pick the correct Facebook profile. Enter the current password and a new unique password, or use Forgot password if you cannot remember the current one.

What this means

A password change is most effective when the new password is long, unique, and not reused on email or other sites. If you suspect compromise, also review active sessions, recovery details, and two-factor authentication.

Facebook changes labels and rolls out account features gradually. The exact wording on your device can differ from screenshots or older guides, but the underlying task should remain inside the official app, facebook.com, or Accounts Center. Read the page that appears on your own account instead of forcing a menu path that is no longer present.

Step-by-step

1. Use a device and network you trust, then open Facebook Settings and Accounts Center.
2. Choose Password and security, then Change password, and select the Facebook account.
3. Enter the current password and a new unique password that is not based on your name or birthday.
4. Save the change and sign out of sessions or devices you do not recognize.
5. Turn on two-factor authentication and store recovery codes somewhere separate from the phone.

Checks before you continue

• Secure the email account connected to Facebook because it can be used for resets.
• Do not reuse the new password on Instagram, email, or banking sites.
• Never send a password or one-time code to someone claiming to be support.
• A password manager can generate and store a stronger unique password.

Common reasons it does not work

• Facebook limits repeated reset attempts, so stop and wait if the flow is temporarily restricted.
• Two-factor authentication and password reset may need different recovery methods.
• If contact information changed without permission, use account recovery rather than a normal password change.

If the result is different from what this guide describes, stop and note the exact message. Try the desktop website if the app hides a setting, update the app if a menu is incomplete, and use a familiar device for identity or recovery checks. Avoid repeating the same request many times because temporary rate limits can make diagnosis harder.

Safety and privacy notes

Account changes can affect Pages, groups, Messenger, Marketplace, and third-party services. Confirm the selected profile at every step, keep a separate recovery method, and take screenshots of important warnings before a permanent action.

Never use remote-access software or share a screen with an unknown “support agent.” Facebook does not need your password, two-factor code, gift card, or cryptocurrency payment to complete a normal account setting. When a permanent action is involved, keep an independent backup of the information and access records you may need later.

Official source

Review Facebook Help Center: Change your Facebook password for the latest labels and eligibility rules. This guide explains the process in plain language, but the options displayed by Facebook for your account are the final authority.