How to Recover a Hacked Facebook Account

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to Facebook.

   Visit Facebook’s website using any web browser on your computer.
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   Step 2: Click the “Forgotten your password?” link.

   It’s right under the password field at the top right corner of the website.
   
   You will be brought to another page to identify your account. , Enter your registered email address, phone number, username, or full name in the field provided, then click the “Search” button. , When Facebook finds your account, it will then show you your password recovery options.
   
   It may use your registered email addresses, other social network accounts, and mobile numbers.
   
   Select your recovery method from the list provided, then click “Continue.” , Facebook will send a password reset link and code to your chosen recovery method.
   
   Get it. , Click the password reset link and you will be brought to the page where you can enter your new password.
   
   Key it in and confirm it before clicking the “Continue” button.
   
   If you opted to use the code instead of clicking the link, go back to the page you’ve left from Step
   4.
   
   You will see a box where you can enter the six-digit code.
   
   Enter the code and click the “Continue” button.
   
   You will be brought to the password reset page.
   
   Key in a new password and click “Continue.” Once you’ve successfully reset your password, you’ll be signed back into your Facebook account.
   
   You’ve now recovered your Facebook account.
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   Step 3: Find your account.

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   Step 4: Choose a recovery method.

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   Step 5: Get the password reset link or code.

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   Step 6: Do a password reset.

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