How Do I Get Facebook Account Access After They Locked Down My Account.

Hello mafman,

For security reasons, Facebook has set limits on the number of password resets that can be requested for an account within a short period of time. Therefore, If you request to reset your password too many times too quickly, you will likely be blocked from requesting for another passcode for a short period of time.

I recommend you wait this period out, as requesting a passcode again will reset the time you will need to wait for the lock to be removed, which is usually anywhere from 12 to 24 hours.

And I am sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you should wait until a full 24 hours have lapsed before requesting a passcode again.

Please keep in mind, this security measure is to help deter a potential hacker from compromising an account.

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Facebook locks accounts suspected of being hacked or accessed for nefarious purposes. Facebook also locks users out of an account for too many incorrect attempts logging in with the wrong password or email address. Depending on the reason for the disabling of your account, you can access different contact forms that will help you unlock your Facebook account.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Reset Password

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Open the Facebook homepage and click "Forgot Your Password?" under the login and password text boxes if you know your Facebook username or the email you use to log in. Complete all the fields with the requested information and click "Search." Use the link "I Cannot Identify My Account" and click "Submit" to get help from Facebook to unlock your account if you don't know your email address and password.

2
Enter the CAPTCHA letters and numbers to proceed to the next step and click "Identify Your Account." Click "This Is My Account" to continue with the changing of your password.

3
Add check boxes next to the email addresses or mobile phone numbers to which you wish the password reset code to be sent. The full email address or phone number is not displayed for privacy. Click "Reset Code."

4
Access your reset code from your email address, and enter the code provided into the "Enter Password Reset Code" page. Click "Submit Code" and enter a new password to access your account.

Compromised Account

1
Open the Facebook homepage and click "Help" in the lower right-hand corner to access the form to report a compromised account.

2
Click the link to the left for "Browse Help Topics" and choose the link for "Login and Password" to access the "Report Compromised Account" form.

3
Scroll down and choose the link that says: "My email address or my Facebook account has been compromised." Select the appropriate scenario and follow the directions for reporting a compromised account based on if you've been phished or not. It may take awhile before you get access

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If Facebook determines you've made too many password reset requests, you'll be denied access but should be okay after 24 hours. If you're not, use the form at: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/260749603972907.

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