Facebook Account Recovery Services
Account recovery is about regaining access to an account you own but can no longer log into — not about enforcement or bans. We help navigate Facebook's identity verification and recovery tools for hacked accounts, lost credentials, and 2FA lockouts.
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Account Recovery (This page)
You own the account. You know it exists. But you can't log in — because it was hacked, credentials changed, 2FA is broken, or access was otherwise lost.
Account Unban
You can see your account, but Facebook has disabled or restricted it due to an enforcement action. This is a policy enforcement issue, not an access issue.
Learn moreBan Appeal
Facebook has applied an enforcement action and you believe it was an error or you want to formally request a review of the decision.
Learn moreAccount Recovery Situations We Handle
Hacked account with email and/or phone changed by unauthorized party
Lost login credentials with no accessible recovery options
Two-factor authentication lockout — lost authenticator app or phone number
Authorized security review that resulted in loss of access
Old accounts with outdated or defunct recovery emails
Accounts locked after suspicious activity detections
What Helps a Recovery Case
Your Facebook account URL or username (even if you can't log in)
The email address previously registered on the account
The phone number previously registered on the account
Government-issued photo ID in the name on the account
Screenshots or records from when you last had access
Any security notification emails received around the time of the access problem
Names of trusted contacts set on the account, if applicable
How We Handle Account Recovery Cases
Situation Assessment
We review the specifics of the access problem — what happened, when it happened, what you can and can't access, and what you know about your account.
Recovery Options Review
We identify which Facebook account recovery options apply based on your situation — email, phone, identity verification, trusted contacts, or other pathways.
Documentation Preparation
We help identify and prepare the documentation Facebook needs — identity verification, previous account information, or security notifications.
Recovery Process
We assist in navigating Facebook's account recovery tools and support channels with the appropriate information and documentation.
Follow-Up
We communicate outcomes and advise on next steps if the first recovery path doesn't succeed or needs to be escalated.
What We Don't Do
We do not guarantee account recovery — Facebook makes all final decisions on identity verification.
We do not recover accounts that have been disabled as an enforcement action — that is an unban or appeal situation.
We do not have internal access to Facebook's account systems.
We do not attempt unauthorized access to accounts — all recovery is through Facebook's official tools.
About Bryan Mealer
Bryan Mealer is an investigative journalist and founder of Bryan Mealer Agency. Account recovery cases require patience and methodical documentation — we identify the right pathway, prepare the right evidence, and pursue the process step by step.
About BryanFacebook Account Recovery Questions
What's the difference between account recovery and an account ban appeal?
These are two different situations. Account recovery is about regaining access to an account you legitimately own — you know the account is yours, but you can't log in. An account ban appeal is about an enforcement action Facebook has taken against your account — you can still see the account, but Facebook has disabled or restricted it. See our account unban and ban appeal pages for enforcement-related situations.
My account was hacked and the email and phone were changed — can you help?
This is one of the most difficult recovery situations because the hacker has changed the recovery options. Facebook has specific processes for this — including identity verification to establish account ownership when you no longer have access to the registered email or phone. We help navigate this process, which requires patience and the right documentation.
What if I'm locked out because of a two-factor authentication (2FA) issue?
Being locked out because of 2FA — lost authentication app, phone number change, or similar — is a common problem. Facebook's recovery options for 2FA situations include recovery codes (if you saved them), trusted devices, trusted contacts, and identity verification. We assess which options are available in your specific situation.
Can I recover a very old Facebook account I haven't used in years?
Older accounts present additional challenges — the email may no longer exist, the phone number may have changed, and Facebook's records may be harder to match. We assess what information you have about the old account and determine which recovery pathways might apply.
What documentation do I need for Facebook account recovery?
It depends on the specific recovery pathway. Identity verification typically requires government-issued photo ID. Having your previous email address, phone number, or account URL is important. Security notification emails from Facebook around the time of the access change can also help establish a timeline.
What if Facebook keeps denying my account recovery requests?
Repeated denials don't necessarily mean the account is unrecoverable. We review what's been submitted, identify where the verification may be failing, and determine whether a different approach or documentation set would be more effective.
Can't Access Your Facebook Account?
Tell us what happened. We'll review the situation and identify what recovery options may be available.
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