A Step-by-Step Guide to Reactivating Facebook (With Screenshots)

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Need to get back into a Facebook account you purposefully deactivated? No problem! Reactivating a self-deactivated Facebook account is as simple as logging back into the account. If you've previously deleted your Facebook account, however, it can't be recovered—and if your account was deactivated involuntarily by Facebook, you'll need to submit an appeal to try and get it back. However, in this easy guide, we'll show you how to reactivate your main Facebook account or any additional accounts (and even how to do it from Instagram, if needed).

Reactivating Your Facebook Page

If you disabled the page yourself, you can reactivate it instantly just by logging in with your email address and password. If Facebook suspended your account for violating their community guidelines, log back in and follow the prompts to submit an appeal.

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Using Mobile (iOS & Android)

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  1. Tap the Facebook app icon (which looks like a white "f" on a dark blue background). Then, tap the "email address or phone number" text box and type in the email address you use to log into Facebook normally. [1]
    • You can also enter your phone number here if you previously added it to your Facebook account.
    • This process is the same, whether you're using an iPhone, iPad, or Android device.
  2. Tap the "Password" text box, then type in the password that you use to log into Facebook.
    • If you don't remember your password, you'll need to reset it before you can continue.
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  3. You'll see the blue Log In (or LOG IN on Android) button near the bottom of the page. As long as your email address and password are correctly entered, Facebook should open your account as usual. That's all it takes! This signifies that your Facebook account is no longer deactivated.
    • If you're unable to log in to Facebook using the correct credentials, your account may have been deactivated. Try submitting an appeal to see if you can get your account back.
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Using a Computer

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  1. Go to [2] in your computer's web browser. Then, start logging into your main Facebook account. In the "Email or Phone" text box, type in the email address that you use to log into Facebook. [3]
    • You can also enter your phone number here if you previously added it to your Facebook account.
  2. Do this in the "Password" text box. If you don't remember your password, you'll need to reset it before you can continue.
  3. Look for the blue Log In button to the right of the login section. As long as your email address and password were correctly entered, Facebook should open up your account as usual, and you'll be all set! This signifies that your Facebook account is no longer deactivated.
    • If you can't log into Facebook while using the correct credentials, Facebook has deactivated your account. Try submitting an appeal to see if you can get your account back.
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Using Instagram (Desktop & Mobile)

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    Sign in to your Instagram account and open the Settings menu. Once you're logged in, look for the Menu icon (with three horizontal lines stacked on top of each other). On mobile , you'll have to tap on the Profile tab first, then tap the Menu icon at the top right corner of the screen. On a desktop , you'll see the Menu icon at the bottom left corner of the screen. [4]
    • Additionally, desktop users must also click the Settings option from the menu that appears. By contrast, tapping the Menu icon on mobile will automatically open your Settings menu.
    • For mobile users, the Profile tab's icon looks like the simplified head and shoulders of a person.
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    Select the Accounts Center to manage all Meta profiles. In your Settings menu, find the Accounts Center; you'll see it at the top of the menu if you're on mobile , or the left-hand side of the screen if you're on a desktop . Select See more in Accounts Center to fully open the Accounts Center through Instagram. [5]
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    Select Accounts → Account ownership and control. In the Accounts Center, look for the Accounts tab, located below the Subscriptions option on both mobile and desktop. Select Accounts, and you'll see all Meta accounts (including Facebook and Instagram) associated with your email. From there, select the "Account ownership and control" option, located below the list of accounts. [6]
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    Choose Reactivation and enter your account password. You'll see Reactivation in the Account ownership and control menu, but only if you have an account that's already deactivated. Select Reactivation, then select the Facebook account you want to reactivate. You'll be prompted to enter your Facebook password; once that's done, follow the provided instructions to officially reactivate your account!
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    Sign in to your primary Facebook account and open the Settings menu. If you aren't already signed into your main account, make sure you do so by entering your email address and password associated with the account. Then, you'll need to open the Settings menu, although the process is a little different if you're on a computer versus the mobile app: [7]
    • Mobile (iOS or Android): Tap the Menu icon (represented by three horizontal lines) at the bottom right corner of the screen. Then, tap Settings & privacy → Settings .
    • Desktop: Click on your profile picture icon at the top right corner of the screen. Then, click Settings & privacy → Settings.
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    Open the Accounts Center to manage your other profiles. On the mobile app , the Accounts Center will be the first option you see when you open the Settings menu. On desktop , you'll see the Accounts Center at the top left side of the Settings menu. Regardless of the platform, select See more in Accounts Center to access this feature.
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    Select Accounts → Account ownership and control. When you open Meta's Accounts Center feature on mobile , you'll see the Accounts option if you scroll down the menu (below "Subscriptions"). On a desktop , you'll see Accounts in the menu on the left side of the screen. Once you access the Accounts tab, select Account ownership and control .
    • In the Accounts tab, you should see all of your Facebook accounts (and Instagram accounts, if you have them).
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    Select Reactivation to reactivate additional Facebook profiles. You'll see Reactivation as an option in the Account ownership and control menu that opens, but only if one of your accounts has already been deactivated. Simply select the profile you want to reactivate and log in to the profile through the provided instructions; with that, you should be all set!
    • Keep in mind that you'll still need the password associated with your additional Facebook profile to successfully reactivate.
    • As always, if you can't remember your password, you can try requesting a new one .
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      4. ↑ https://help.instagram.com/589697191199472/?helpref=hc_fnav
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      6. ↑ https://www.meta.com/help/accounts-center/589288436078759/
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