{"id":20075,"date":"2024-10-26T14:00:58","date_gmt":"2024-10-26T06:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/?p=20075"},"modified":"2025-02-25T16:31:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T08:31:57","slug":"facebook-account-recovery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/facebook-account-recovery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Recover Your Facebook Account [Full Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s sad news when you open Facebook but lose access to your account. However, don\u2019t be worried, Facebook account recovery is a simple process. You can recover it by following the right steps. Here\u2019s an economical guide to help you regain access to your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s Facebook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook is a social networking platform, that allows users who sign up for free profiles to connect with friends, work colleagues, or people they don\u2019t know online. Everyone on this platform can share pictures, music, videos, and articles, as well as their thoughts and opinions, with however many people they like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a way for users to interact, Facebook has over 1 billion users, users can send \u201cfriend requests\u201d to people who they may or may not know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect users\u2019 privacy, Facebook allows users to control their privacy settings to choose who sees their posts, profile, and personal information. Users can adjust these settings to share posts only with friends or specific groups, it\u2019s more secure and personalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Recover Your Facebook Account \u2013 Reasons &amp; Fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this part, we\u2019ll introduce you to&nbsp;the common reasons why you might lose access to Facebook and the fixes you can take to recover your account. No matter what kind of trouble your account faces, there are ways to recover it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forgotten Password or Username<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very common to forget your login password or username if you don\u2019t use Facebook very often and don\u2019t log in regularly, or if you have more than one Facebook account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such cases, Facebook will provide you with a simple response option via the email or phone number you used to register your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Fix It?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 1: Use Facebook\u2019s \u201cForgot Password\u201d Feature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have forgotten your password, the simplest is to&nbsp;use the password recovery tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/login\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Facebook login page<\/a> and click \u201cForgotten Password.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"456\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-1.jpg\" alt=\"Click \u201cForgotten Password\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-20079\" style=\"width:325px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-1.jpg 456w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-1-297x300.jpg 297w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 456px) 100vw, 456px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Then enter the Email address or phone number linked to your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-2.jpg\" alt=\"Enter Your Email or Number\" class=\"wp-image-20080\" style=\"width:435px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-2.jpg 536w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-2-300x173.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Facebook will send a password reset link or code to your registered contact information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Follow the instructions and reset your password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 2: Use Identity Verification<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your Email address and number cannot help you regain your Facebook account, you can try to recover it&nbsp;by verifying your identity with an ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to the Google search bar to search and visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/help\/contact\/515009838910929\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">Facebook ID verification page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Submit an ID that can prove your identity, such as a government-issued ID or a driver\u2019s license or passport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"661\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-3.jpg\" alt=\"Click the \u201cGet Started\u201d to Submit Your Information\" class=\"wp-image-20081\" style=\"width:411px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-3.jpg 661w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-3-300x163.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 661px) 100vw, 661px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Facebook will review your submission and respond with steps to recover your account.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:15px;background-color:#ffefd8;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a safe and stable verification situation, we recommend you use&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>LightningX VPN<\/strong><\/a> which offers 2,000+ servers in 50+ countries. It makes you feel free to switch between Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, HBO, Hulu, and other streaming media platforms. All your online data can be encrypted safely, it can reduce the risks of tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-outline\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.292), 1.05rem);\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-2-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/download\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:100px;background-color:#ffb700;padding-top:10px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:30px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Get LightningX VPN<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Account Hacked<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your account has been compromised, your password, Email, or phone number may be changed by the hackers. So it\u2019s hard for you to log back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Fix It?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix 1: Reset Your Password Immediately<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it was hacked while you were logged in, Facebook will pop up a message telling you that your account activity is abnormal. You should reset your password immediately to prevent further unauthorized access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Go to Settings &amp; Privacy, and&nbsp;select Password and Security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"943\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-4-943x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Select \u201cPassword and Security\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-20082\" style=\"width:284px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-4-943x1024.jpg 943w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-4-276x300.jpg 276w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-4-768x834.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Click \u201cChange Password\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-5-1024x1008.jpg\" alt=\"Click \u201cChange password\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-20083\" style=\"width:358px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-5-1024x1008.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-5-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-5-768x756.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-5.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Enter your current password and choose a new one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix 2: Enable Two-Factor Authentication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn up your \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/what-is-2-factor-authentication\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">two-factor authentication<\/a>\u201d is a useful prevention way. After opening the function, whenever you log in from an unrecognized device, it requires a code sent to your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The first few steps are the same as in the previous method, except that when selecting \u201cChange password\u201d you click on \u201cTwo-factor authentication\u201d below it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1008\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-6-1024x1008.jpg\" alt=\"Select \u201cTwo-factor authentication\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-20084\" style=\"width:339px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-6-1024x1008.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-6-300x295.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-6-768x756.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-6.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Under Two-Factor Authentication, there are 3 different choices provided, you can select one you prefer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-7-658x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Select the One You Prefer\" class=\"wp-image-20085\" style=\"width:304px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-7-658x1024.jpg 658w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-7-193x300.jpg 193w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-7-768x1195.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-7-987x1536.jpg 987w, https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/facebook-account-recovery-7.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 658px) 100vw, 658px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security Lockout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the reasons you need to recover your Facebook is official detection. To protect your Facebook, the official might temporarily lock your account if it detects activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Fix it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix 1: Change a Complicated Password<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can change a complicated, unique, and strong password to avoid using easily guessable passwords. You can choose a combination of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and special characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix 2: Set Two-Factor Authentication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turning on the Two-factor authentication function can improve Facebook\u2019s official assessment of your account\u2019s security.The extra layer of security can prevent hackers from accessing your account, even if they get your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix 3: Update Information Regularly<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please make sure your contact information is up to date. You can regularly update it, so you can easily recover your account if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix 4: Set Trusted Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add one or more trusted contacts, when you need&nbsp;to recover your account, your trusted contacts can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deactivated or Disabled Account<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you accidentally use a fake name, post inappropriate content, or engage in suspicious behavior on your Facebook account. These things violate Facebook\u2019s policies. The officials may deactivate or disable your account. Moreover, as a user, you have the right to <a href=\"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-deactivate-facebook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">deactivate your Facebook<\/a> account too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix 1: Review Facebook\u2019s Community Policies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your account was disabled by Facebook, you can go to the Facebook official web to check if you have violated their community policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fix 2: Lodge A Complaint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After checking the community policies, if you think you are wrongfully disabled, you can complain to Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Navigate to the \u201cHelp Center\u201d, and find the \u201cAccount Disabled\u201d section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then provide your necessary details and documentation for appeal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facebook Account Recovery \u2013 FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Long Does Facebook Take to Verify Identity?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It depends on your situation, but sometimes it takes 24-48 hours. If your account situation is complicated, it may take longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What If I Don\u2019t Have Access to My Email or Phone Number Anymore?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try to use trusted contacts and&nbsp;ask for your friends\u2019 help. What\u2019s more, you can go to the official web to verify your identity with an ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Will I Lose All My Data If My Account Is Hacked?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nope, only if you regain access, your data will still be intact. If the hacker deleted your information, you can call for the Facebook official support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite having a blocked Facebook account due to some mishandling, it\u2019s easy to solve. Whether you have forgotten your password, lost access to your email or phone number, or your account has been hacked. By following the steps outlined in this post, you can recover your account quickly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s sad news when you open Facebook but lose access to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":20076,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"wp-custom-template-en","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[500],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"lang":"en","translations":{"en":20075,"cn":20242,"tw":20219,"ja":20190,"ko":20149,"ru":20171,"es":20104},"pll_sync_post":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20075"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20075"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20075\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":35990,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20075\/revisions\/35990"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20076"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lightningxvpn.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}