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Do you want to recover an old Facebook account that you can no longer access? If you've forgotten your login or password , or if you deactivated your account, getting your old Facebook back is easier than you'd think. The steps are a little different if your account was disabled for a violation, but you can still get back in by appealing Facebook's decision. This wikiHow guide will show you simple ways to reopen your old Facebook account.
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Go to https://facebook.com/recover/initiate in a web browser. You can use any web browser to recover your Facebook account, as long as you're using a computer, phone, or tablet you've previously used to sign in to the account. [1] X Research source
- Use this method if your account is still active but you are unable to sign in because you don't have the password.
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Enter your email or phone number and click Search . The email address or phone number you enter must be connected to the Facebook account you can't access. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Select how you want to reset your password and click Continue . The options you see vary based on what type of information you previously provided to Facebook.
- If you've associated one or more email addresses with the account, you'll see the option to receive a password reset code via email. As long as you have access to log in to the provided email address(es), you'll be able to recover your account.
- If there's a phone number connected to your account, you'll see the option to receive a code via SMS. Select that option as long as you have access to that phone number.
- You may see other options, including the option to sign in using a Google account .
- If you don't have access to any of the proposed options, click No longer have access to these? instead.
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Check your email or text messages. Facebook will send you a code you can use to reset your password to the email or phone number associated with the account.
- If you selected No longer have access to these? you will be asked to try signing in again. If you are not able to do so and don't have access to the email address provided, click I Cannot Access My Email . At this point, you will only be able to regain access to your account if you are able to regain access to the email address or phone number associated with your account so you can receive the confirmation code. Facebook will be unable to restore your account until you do so. [3] X Research source
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Enter the recovery code and click Continue . As long as the code is correct, you will now be prompted to reset your password. Once you reset your password, you can use it to sign back in to your Facebook account.
- For security purposes, it's recommended that you create a password that has letters, numbers, and special characters.
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References
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/www/105487009541643?helpref=related&ref=related&source_cms_id=231208473756221
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/105487009541643
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/www/132243923516844?helpref=related&ref=related&source_cms_id=100530880039294
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/212666185422169
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/103873106370583/
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1. Go to https://facebook.com/recover/initiate
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2. Search for your phone number or email address.
3. Select a recovery method.
4. Click Continue
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5. Enter the recovery code.
6. Reset your password.
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