How to recover lost Facebook account is one of the biggest issues that most Facebook users do encounter, and it sometimes the solution to this, is not usually direct; though certain options can be employed to resolve this depending on what caused the problem.
In this guide, we are going to learn couple of tips and ideas on how to recover lost Facebook account so you do not loss your account completely, instead use this tips to recover your account in such an event.
How to Recover Lost Facebook Account
Whether you lost your Facebook account by forgetting your Facebook password, or username, or whether someone hacked your account or your Facebook password got changed, truth is that you can still recover the account using various approach.
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First of all, you will need to identify your Facebook account, and to do this, you can use you will use your email address, or phone number, or you provide your full name and the name of friend who is on Facebook.
When you pass this stage by successfully identifying your Facebook account, you will be shown the reset password page. And before you proceed to resetting your password, be sure to check very well if the account is yours, and more so, ensure the email address and the mobile phone number are correct and still functional, otherwise change them.
This is because Facebook will use these information to help recover your account. Also check the contact methods that apply, and when this is done, click the Reset Password button and a password reset code will be sent to the respective email address or phone number that you have provided.
If you manage to regain access to your account this way and if you suspect that your account was hacked, immediately change your password and update your contact information. Be sure to remove any email addresses or phone numbers that are not your own or that you can no longer access.
How To Recover Lost Facebook Account in case Recovery Options fail
Did the above method fail you? If you are not able to recover your Facebook account using the above method, Facebook allows you to provide a new email address which they will use to contact you about recovering your account.
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To do this, click the “No longer have access to these?” in the bottom right on the reset password page to start the recovery process.
Right on the spot you will be given the option to answer your security question and reset your password on the go. Meanwhile, if you answer the security question, you will wait for 24 hours before you will be able to access your account. This is an extra security measure.
Using Trusted Friends To Help You Recover Your Account
If you are not able to answer the security question or use any of the above methods to recover your Facebook account, Facebook allows you select a trusted friend through whom you can recover your account.
In this case, Facebook sends a security code to that your friend, and once you collect the code from the friend, you submit the code to Facebook as instructed and you will have the option to reset your Facebook password.
In case non of the above options worked I recommend you read the Report Abuse or Policy Violations section within the Facebook Help Center for additional options in your specific case. The page contains comprehensive information on how to report impostors or scams and advice on what to do with accounts of deceased friends or someone who posted a suicidal comment.