🛡️ How to Recover Your Hacked Facebook Account: The Ultimate 2025 Guide

In the digital age, where social media plays a major role in our personal and professional lives, losing access to your Facebook account due to hacking can feel devastating. Whether it's a phishing attack, weak password, or malware infection, thousands of Facebook users face hacking attempts every day.

But don’t worry. If your account has been compromised, there are ways to recover, secure, and protect your Facebook account from future attacks. This guide walks you through every step — from recognizing the hack to restoring access and strengthening security.

🚨 What Happens When Your Facebook Account is Hacked?

When your account is hacked, someone else gains unauthorized access to it. This could result in:

• Changes to your email address or password

• Posts, comments, or messages you didn’t make

• Friend requests sent to strangers

• You being locked out completely

• Your identity being used to scam others

Recognizing the signs early helps minimize damage.

🕵️‍♀️ Step 1: Identify the Signs of a Hacked Account

Before you take recovery action, check for these red flags:

🚩 Suspicious Activity💡 What to CheckEmail or password changedCan’t log in with usual credentialsUnfamiliar posts or messagesCheck your activity logNew devices or browsers logged inGo to Settings > Security & LoginFriends complainingAsk if they received strange DMsEmail from Facebook warning of suspicious activityDon’t ignore it

🛠️ Step 2: Take Immediate Recovery Action

✅ Option A: You Can Still Log In

If you're still logged in to your account on any device (mobile, tablet, or desktop):

1. Change your password immediately

   • Go to Settings > Security and Login > Change Password

   • Use a strong password: Combine letters, numbers, and symbols.

2. Log out of suspicious sessions

   • Scroll down to “Where You’re Logged In”

   • Click “Log out of all sessions” except the current one.

3. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

   • Go to Settings > Security > Two-Factor Authentication

   • Use SMS or an Authenticator app for added protection.

❌ Option B: You Can’t Log In

If you’re completely locked out:

📌 Visit the Facebook Hacked Account Recovery Page

🔗 www.facebook.com/hacked

This is Facebook’s official tool to help you regain access. Follow these steps:

1. Click “My Account Is Compromised”

2. Enter your email, phone number, username, or full name

3. Follow the prompts to identify your account

4. Use the security code sent to your email or phone

5. Reset your password

⚠️ If the hacker changed your recovery info, Facebook will guide you through identity verification — this may involve submitting a photo ID.

🔐 Step 3: Secure Your Account (Post-Recovery)

Once you regain access, don’t stop there. Here’s how to make your account bulletproof:

🔒 Change Passwords (Everywhere)

• Start with your Facebook password

• Then change passwords for your email account and any connected apps

🔒 Review Trusted Devices

• Go to Settings → Security → Where You’re Logged In

• Remove unfamiliar devices or sessions

🔒 Set Up Two-Factor Authentication

• Required step for long-term security

• Use Google Authenticator, Duo, or SMS verification

🔒 Update Your Email and Phone Number

• Make sure only you have access to the email/phone linked to Facebook

🔒 Check Apps & Websites Connected to Facebook

• Go to Settings > Apps and Websites

• Remove suspicious or unused third-party access

❓ What If You Still Can't Recover Your Account?

If all else fails, visit Facebook’s Help Center:

🔗 https://www.facebook.com/help/

You can:

• Report impersonation

• File a recovery appeal

• Submit identity documents for verification

For business accounts or pages, contact Meta Business Support directly via:

🔗 https://business.facebook.com/help

📌 Final Thoughts

Getting hacked isn’t the end—it’s a wake-up call. While Facebook offers tools to recover your account, the real defense lies in prevention. Take a few minutes today to update your passwords and turn on 2FA. Don’t wait until your account is hijacked to take action.

Your Facebook account holds your memories, connections, and identity. Protect it like you would protect your home.