Facebook Security Guide

How to Change Your Facebook Password From Your Phone

Want to change your Facebook password but do not know where to tap? This quick guide shows you every step with marked images, arrows, and circles so you can follow along easily.

Estimated time

Less than 2 minutes.

Where to do it

Inside the Facebook mobile app.

Difficulty level

Very easy. Anyone can do it.

Before You Start

Only do this inside the official Facebook app. Do not type your password into strange links you receive by text, email, WhatsApp, or Messenger.

Quick Path

Menu → Settings and privacy → Settings → Accounts Center → Password and security → Change password

0If you are on a Page, switch to your personal profile

If Facebook is showing you a business page or professional profile, first switch back to your personal profile.

This helps you make sure you are changing the correct Facebook password.

Tap your personal profile before continuing.

1Open the Facebook menu

Open Facebook and tap the three-line menu.

Depending on your phone, this button may appear at the top or bottom of the app.

Tap the three-line Facebook menu to begin changing your password — Tap the menu to open your account options.

2Tap “Settings and privacy”

Once the menu opens, scroll down and find Settings and privacy.

This section contains important options for your Facebook account.

Tap Settings and privacy in the Facebook menu — You will usually find it near the bottom of the menu.

3Tap “Settings”

After opening Settings and privacy, tap Settings.

This opens the main settings area for your Facebook account.

Tap Settings inside Settings and privacy on Facebook — This takes you to the main Facebook settings page.

4Open “Accounts Center”

Inside settings, tap Accounts Center.

This is where Meta manages connected accounts like Facebook and Instagram.

Open Accounts Center in Facebook settings — Accounts Center usually appears near the top.

5Tap “Password and security”

In Accounts Center, look for Password and security.

This is where you can change your password, review logins, and manage security settings.

Tap Password and security in Meta Accounts Center — This section controls password and login security.

6Tap “Change password”

Inside Password and security, tap Change password.

This opens the screen where you can create a new password.

Tap Change password to update your Facebook password — This is usually the first option under Login & recovery.

7Choose your Facebook account

If your Facebook and Instagram accounts are connected, Meta will ask which account you want to update.

Choose the account that says Facebook.

Choose your Facebook account before changing the password — Do not choose Instagram if you want to change your Facebook password.

8Enter your current password and your new password

Fill in the three fields: current password, new password, and re-type new password.

When everything is correct, tap Change password.

Use a password that is easy for you to remember but hard for others to guess. A strong password should include letters, numbers, and symbols.

Enter your current Facebook password and your new password — The button becomes active when the information is complete.

What if you forgot your current password?

Tap Forgot your password?.

Facebook can send you a login code by email or SMS to confirm it is really you.

Get a Facebook login code by email or SMS if you forgot your password — Choose email or SMS, then tap Continue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Facebook password if I do not know my current password?

Yes. Tap Forgot your password? and ask Facebook to send you a code by email or SMS.

Should I log out of other devices?

Yes, especially if you think someone else may have used your account. You can choose the option to log out of other devices before confirming the password change.

What should I do if I do not receive the code?

Check your spam folder, wait a few minutes, or try the other available method: email or SMS.