How to Retrieve Your Facebook Password

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Launch the Facebook app on your mobile device

   The instructions will vary depending on the method you use to reset your password.
   
   For example, if you choose to have Facebook email you a link to reset your password, you must select your email account, wait for Facebook to send you an email, then click on the link provided in the email to enter a unique security code and create a new password., In some cases, your email settings might be set up to send emails from Facebook directly to your spam or junk mail folders. , In some cases, Facebook’s servers may delay in sending you the initial password reset email., This can be achieved by logging into your browser settings or preferences, and selecting to option to manage or view saved passwords.
   
   For example, if using Mozilla Firefox, open the Preferences menu and navigate to Security > Saved passwords > Show passwords.
   
   If you instructed Firefox to save your Facebook password, the password will be displayed next to Facebook’s URL.
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   Step 2: or navigate to Facebook’s login screen at https://www.facebook.com/.

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   Step 3: Click on the “Forgot your password?” link below the login fields.

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   Step 4: Enter your email address

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   Step 5: phone number

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   Step 6: username

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   Step 7: or full name into the field provided

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   Step 8: then tap or click on “Search.” Facebook will take a few moments to locate your profile.

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   Step 9: Select the method you want used to reset your password

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    Step 10: then tap or click on “Continue.” For example

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    Step 11: you can choose to have Facebook email you a link that allows you to reset your password

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    Step 12: or have Facebook send a unique security code to your smartphone.

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    Step 13: Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your Facebook password.

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    Step 14: Check the spam or junk mail folders in your email account if you do not receive the email from Facebook to reset your password.

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    Step 15: Allow 24 hours to pass after requesting a password reset before requesting another password reset if you do not receive an email from Facebook.

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    Step 16: Consider using your Internet browser to retrieve your Facebook password if you have your browser set up to remember passwords for certain websites.

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