Discovering your Facebook account has been hacked is scary, but quick action increases the chance of recovery get help at 1-888-236-1460 tollfree. Follow these clear steps to regain control and secure your account.
1. Act immediately
If you still have access, change your password right away: Settings → Security and login → Change password. Also log out of all devices (Security and login → Where you’re logged in → Log out of all sessions).
2. Use Facebook’s Hacked Account Flow
If you cannot access the account, go to How to Recover a Hacked Facebook Account and follow the guided steps. Facebook will ask whether you want to secure your account and may prompt you to change the password and review recent activity.
3. Reset your password
On the login screen, click Forgot Password? and follow prompts. If the hacker changed your email or phone, click “No longer have access?” and follow the recovery instructions.
4. Verify your identity
If standard recovery doesn’t work, Facebook may ask for ID verification (photo ID, driver’s license, passport). Use Facebook’s secure upload form and follow instructions carefully. This helps prove you’re the rightful owner.
5. Check and remove suspicious apps & admins
Once back in, review apps and websites connected to your account (Settings → Apps and Websites). Remove any you don’t recognize. If your account manages pages or groups, check admin roles and remove unauthorized admins.
6. Secure email and phone
Ensure the email account tied to Facebook is secure—change its password and enable 2-step verification. If your phone number was changed, update it and contact your mobile provider if SIM swap is suspected.
7. Enable strong security
Turn on two-factor authentication (Settings → Security and login → Use two-factor authentication). Add backup codes or an authenticator app. Set alerts for unrecognized logins.
8. Review recent activity
Look through recent posts, messages, and login history for actions the hacker took. Delete any unauthorized posts and inform contacts if spam messages were sent.
9. Report to Facebook
If you still can’t recover the account, use Facebook Help Center to report the compromised account and follow their instructions.
10. Prevention tips
Use a unique strong password, enable 2FA, avoid suspicious links, and regularly review login activity.
Stay calm, move fast, and prioritize securing your email and Facebook 2FA—those steps protect you most effectively.