{"id":11089,"date":"2022-07-14T05:58:23","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T05:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=11089"},"modified":"2022-07-14T05:58:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T05:58:23","slug":"how-to-change-my-password-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-my-password-on-facebook","title":{"rendered":"How to Change My Password on Facebook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1dbc9f84f37\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1dbc9f84f37\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1dbc9f84f37\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-my-password-on-facebook\/#How_to_Change_My_Password_on_Facebook\" title=\"How to Change My Password on Facebook\">How to Change My Password on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-my-password-on-facebook\/#You_should_change_your_Facebook_password_whenever_you_suspect_someone_may_have_accessed_your_computer\" title=\"You should change your Facebook password whenever you suspect someone may have accessed your computer\">You should change your Facebook password whenever you suspect someone may have accessed your computer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-my-password-on-facebook\/#You_should_change_it_regularly\" title=\"You should change it regularly\">You should change it regularly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-my-password-on-facebook\/#You_should_change_it_without_current_password\" title=\"You should change it without current password\">You should change it without current password<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_My_Password_on_Facebook\"><\/span>How to Change My Password on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to change my password on facebook\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/vvZzEXF.png\">  <\/p>\n<p>If you have a Facebook account, you should change your password whenever you feel that someone has accessed your computer. However, if you don&#8217;t want to change your current password, you can log out of all devices and stay logged in. Here&#8217;s how to change your password:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_should_change_your_Facebook_password_whenever_you_suspect_someone_may_have_accessed_your_computer\"><\/span>You should change your Facebook password whenever you suspect someone may have accessed your computer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most common ways to protect your computer from hackers is to change your Facebook password. You can do this by visiting the Settings section of Facebook and clicking on the security option. You should make sure that the security option is checked, as it prevents external applications from stealing your personal information. In addition, you should also run an antivirus program on your computer to protect your information.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to ensure your account is secure is to use two-factor authentication, which allows you to verify your identity only when you know you are using a different device. If you suspect that someone has accessed your computer, you should change your Facebook password immediately. If you receive an email from Facebook containing this message, you should follow the steps listed below to ensure your account&#8217;s security.<\/p>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to protect your Facebook account is to log out of your account. Although this may prevent unauthorized users from logging in to your account, it&#8217;s not sufficient if your computer has been stolen. It&#8217;s also a good idea to change your password to one that is unique and different from the one used for other online accounts. Moreover, you should make sure that your Facebook password is unique and different from any other account you have on your computer.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_should_change_it_regularly\"><\/span>You should change it regularly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing your Facebook password is crucial for your account&#8217;s security. Although many people use the same password for all their accounts, you should avoid this practice because it can leave you vulnerable to hackers. Hackers can use the passwords that you use to access your account to access other information you have posted on the website. Also, if your password is weak or obvious, it may be easy for a hacker to guess it.<\/p>\n<p>You should change your password on Facebook at least once every 90 days. Facebook displays a date that shows you the last time you changed your password. You should change it as soon as you realize that the password you used is less than 90 days old. To change your password, simply click Edit next to the Password field. Enter your new password and save your changes. You can also change the password in the &#8220;Forgot&#8221; section if you prefer.<\/p>\n<p>When you want to change your password, log out of your Facebook account on all devices. Click on &#8220;Change Password&#8221; and type in your new password. Once you&#8217;ve done this, you can also reset your login information. This will prevent anyone from accessing your account. This can be a very convenient option when your password has become outdated. However, it is not recommended that you use the same password for all accounts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_should_change_it_without_current_password\"><\/span>You should change it without current password<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have forgotten your current password on Facebook, you should follow these steps to recover your account. First, you need to sign in to your Facebook account using your current email address and mobile number. Then, click on the &#8220;Forgot your password?&#8221; option. Once you have entered your current email address and mobile number, Facebook will ask you for the name of a friend. If you remember this, you can recover your account easily.<\/p>\n<p>You can also reset your Facebook password by email. To do so, sign in to your account and use your email address to send the new password. Once the email arrives, simply enter the new password in the new field. After entering the new password, click or tap &#8220;Continue&#8221; to complete the process. If you have forgotten your Facebook password, you may want to consider changing it again. If you do not have a current email address, you can use your registered mobile number instead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change My Password on Facebook If you have a Facebook account, you should change your password whenever you feel that someone has accessed your computer. However, if you don&#8217;t want to change your current password, you can log out of all devices and stay logged in. 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