Lost access to your old Facebook account? Here’s how to recover it without a phone number, email, or password using Facebook’s recovery tools.
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| Step-by-step method to recover your forgotten Facebook account without needing access to your registered email, phone number, or old password. Image: CH |
Tech Desk — October 12, 2025:
Many users around the world have Facebook accounts they no longer use—filled with cherished photos, conversations, and memories—now inaccessible due to forgotten login credentials. Losing access to an account without a phone number, email, or password may seem like the end of the road, but it’s not. Facebook offers alternative recovery options that make it possible to retrieve your old account even under these circumstances.
To begin the recovery process, it’s best to use a browser rather than the Facebook app. On a mobile device or computer, users should open a browser such as Chrome and go to m.facebook.com. Switching to the desktop version of the site, through the browser's settings menu, unlocks more recovery tools that are often unavailable on the mobile version.
From the login screen, users should click on the 'Forgotten Password?' option. If neither email nor phone number is accessible, they can choose the alternative method to search by their name instead. It’s important to enter the name exactly as it appeared on the old Facebook profile. This will bring up a list of profiles with similar names, from which the correct one can be identified by the profile picture and personal details. Once the correct account is found, selecting 'This is my account' moves the process forward.
Facebook then initiates identity verification. Depending on the account’s history and settings, several recovery options may appear. If the account is still linked to an accessible phone number or email, an OTP (one-time password) code can be sent. In other cases, especially for accounts previously verified with a government-issued ID, Facebook may request a short video selfie for face verification. Another possible method involves using a previously logged-in device, where Facebook sends a notification allowing access from that known location.
Once identity is verified through one of these options, users will be prompted to create a new password. After entering any necessary codes and setting a strong new password, enabling the 'Trust this device' option can help prevent similar issues in the future.
It’s important to note that Facebook may temporarily block access from a specific IP address if there are too many failed attempts, so patience is key. Users may also need to try various spellings of their name—especially if the account was originally created using Bengali or English characters. Assistance from friends can be useful too, particularly in finding an old profile link or username that speeds up the search. As Facebook regularly updates its platform, the recovery interface might look slightly different for some users.
Ultimately, while the recovery process requires care and attention, it proves that losing access to your Facebook account is not the end. Even without your original login details, you can still reclaim your digital memories and regain control of your account.