People who are having trouble getting into their Facebook or Instagram account have several ways to recover their account. Facebook and Instagram both have prominent, easy-to-find links on their login pages that allow users to recover their account. Facebook users can get their recovery link from facebook.com/hacked and Instagram users can go to instagram.com/hacked/ for help.
Of course, Facebook still recommends that users print and store their recovery codes in a safe place. In addition to providing an extra layer of security, these codes protect users with an important backup step if they can’t access their two-step authentication method. A unique strong password is one of the most basic yet effective ways to secure accounts, tempting users to generate one right now. The longer and more complex the password, the better the chance of keeping malicious users at bay.
One smart approach to producing robust passwords is to utilize a phrase of arbitrary words. Or, finally, users could choose lyrics or sayings with meaning that strikes a personal chord. These kinds of strategies don’t just improve the security of a password—they can make passwords more manageable to memorize.
As standard practice, we recommend all users enable two-step verification for added account security. They’ve hidden this feature inside the “password and security” section in the Accounts Centre. Activating two-step verification gives your account an extra layer of security, making it much less likely that someone could access your account without permission.