How to Recover a Hacked or Lost Facebook Account

Any type of loss of access to your account on Facebook, whether through hacking or just plain forgetfulness, is really bad. In this article, we'll consider some steps that will get you back into your hacked or even lost Facebook account by quickly recovering it.

1. Check Your Email and SMS

If you can no longer access your account, the first two places you should look are in your email and SMS. Chances are that, in case of unfamiliar login or—worse—password changes, you'll get notifications from Facebook. In case your account has an unfamiliar login or, worse, the password is changed, you are bound to receive notifications from Facebook. These will include either links to recover your account or guide you on how to recover it.

2. Account Recovery Page

If you don't see any of these emails, you can use Facebook's account recovery page:

1. Account Recovery Page: Open Facebook's account recovery page.
2. Input Your Info: Enter the email address or phone number associated with your account.
3. Find Your Account: Click "Search" to find your account.
4. Instructions to be Followed: Follow the on-screen instructions to recover your account. This may include receiving a verification code via email or SMS.

3. Resetting with "Forgot Password" Option

If you have forgotten the password of your account, then you may reset it via the "forgot password" option:

1. Log-in Page: Go to the [log-in page] of Facebook.
2. Tap on "Forgot Password": Click on "Forgot Password?" below the field for the login.
3. Your Info: Enter your email or phone number associated with your account.
4. Find Your Account: Click "Search" to find your account.
5. Follow Instructions: Now you will have to follow the instructions you will be given to change your password. This can involve sending a verification code via an SMS to your phone or to your email address.

4. Verify Your Identity

In some cases, Facebook requires you to identify yourself in order to recover the account. In this step, upload a photo with an official ID, then fill in the form for recovery. Observe all guidelines laid out and provide all information needed for easy recovery.

5. Review Account Activity and Secure Your Account

Log in again to your account and make sure you are viewing the recent activity which could turn out to be suspicious. If you find anything suspicious, let Facebook know. Now secure your account from further hacking by these following steps:

1. Change Your Password: Change your password to a strong one and unique enough not to be guessed by others.
2. Two-Factor Authentication: You should just turn on two-factor authentication for additional protection from attacks. This is going to be available within the security settings section of the Facebook account.
3. See Which Apps and Services You've Connected: See apps and services you've connected to your account; remove any of them which you do not recognize.

6. Contact Facebook Support

If the above steps are unhelpful to you, then you may contact the support from Facebook. The option is available inside the Help Center of Facebook. Provide all details about the issue to get the best solution.

Conclusion

Recovery of a hacked or quite often a lost Facebook account requires a lot of patience. You can do this pretty fast by checking your email, using the account recovery tools, and activating the safety features. Beware of hacks into your account at all times in the future.