How do I change my Login method on Facebook?

Facebook offers users multiple ways to log in to their accounts. The most common login methods are using your Facebook email and password, logging in through Facebook mobile app, or connecting your Facebook account to your Google or Apple account. However, you may want to change your login method for various reasons. Fortunately, Facebook makes it easy to update your login credentials or switch to a different login method.

Why Would You Want to Change Your Facebook Login Method?

There are a few common reasons why you may want to change how you log in to Facebook:

• You forgot your Facebook password and want to reset it
• You want to disconnect your Facebook account from a third party service like Google or Apple
• You want to enable two-factor authentication for better security
• You no longer have access to the email associated with your Facebook account
• You want to switch from logging in with your username to using your email

Fortunately, Facebook provides easy options to update your login credentials or connect your account to a new email address or third party service. Read on to learn how to change your Facebook login method.

Switching Your Login Email or Password

If you can still access your Facebook account but want to change the email or password associated with it, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Facebook website and log in to your account using your current login credentials.
2. Click on the arrow in the top right corner and select “Settings”.
3. On the left sidebar, click “Security and Login”.
4. Under “Login”, click “Edit” next to the email or phone number listed.
5. Enter the new email address you want to associate with your account and click “Save Changes”.
6. You will get a confirmation code sent to that new email address to verify the change.
7. Once verified, the new email will become your login for Facebook moving forward.

To change your Facebook password:

1. Follow steps 1-3 above to access the Security and Login settings.
2. Next to the “Change Password” option, click “Edit”.
3. Enter your current password and then type your new desired password twice.
4. Click “Save Changes” to confirm. You will immediately be logged out and required to log back in with the new password.

Resetting Your Password if You Forgot It

If you can’t log in to Facebook because you forgot your password, you can easily reset it:

1. Go to Facebook.com and click on “Forgotten password?” below the login fields.
2. Enter the email or phone number associated with your Facebook account.
3. Click “Search” and Facebook will send you a password reset link if you have an account with that contact info.
4. Open the password reset email and click on the link provided.
5. You will be directed to a page to create a new Facebook password. Enter the new desired password twice.
6. Click “Save Changes” and you can use the new password to log in to Facebook.

If you no longer have access to the email on your Facebook account, see the section below on proving your identity to reset the password.

Disconnecting Third Party Login Services

If you currently log in to Facebook using an integrated Google or Apple account, you can disconnect it and switch back to a normal Facebook login. Here’s how:

1. Log in to your Facebook account using the Google or Apple single sign-on option.
2. Go to your Facebook Settings and click “Security and Login” in the left sidebar.
3. Under “Use two-factor authentication and log in approvals”, click “Edit”.
4. Turn off the toggle for logging in with the Google or Apple account.
5. Click “Remove” to fully disconnect that login method.

Once disconnected, you can login normally using your Facebook username or connected email and password. This also disables any single sign-on connectivity between Facebook and Google or Apple services.

Enabling Two-Factor Authentication

For enhanced security, you can enable two-factor authentication for your Facebook account:

1. In your Facebook Settings, go to the Security and Login section.
2. Under “Use two-factor authentication and log in approvals”, click “Edit”.
3. Toggle on the option for “Requiring a Code to Log In”.
4. Choose to receive your login code by text message or authentication app.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure two-factor authentication with your preferred method.

Once enabled, you’ll need to enter both your Facebook password and a special login code sent to your phone or authentication app whenever you log in. This prevents unauthorized access even if someone knows your main account password.

Regaining Access if You Lost Your Login Email

If you no longer have access to the email associated with your Facebook account, you can still get back in to your account by proving your identity:

1. Go to Facebook.com and click “Forgotten password?”
2. Click “No longer have access to these?” below the password reset options.
3. Follow the prompts to enter your full name and submit a copy of your photo ID.
4. Facebook will verify your identity and then allow you to reset your password and add a new email to the account.
5. Once confirmed, you can set a new password and login email for Facebook.

This process helps Facebook confirm your identity and restore access even without the originally associated email address. Just be sure to provide accurate personal details and a valid form of identification.

Switching Between Username and Email Logins

Early Facebook accounts used a separate username instead of an email address to log in. Although most accounts now use emails, you can switch between username and email login methods:

1. Log in to your Facebook account using your current preferred method.
2. Go to your Settings and click “Security and Login” in the left sidebar.
3. Under “Login”, click “Edit” next to the username or email field.
4. Choose “Use my Facebook username instead” or “Use my confirmed email address instead”.
5. Click “Save Changes” to confirm the switch.

The next time you log in to Facebook, you will need to use either your username or connected email depending on which option you selected.

Conclusion

Facebook makes it easy to update your login credentials, enable enhanced security options like two-factor authentication, disconnect third party logins, regain access if you lost your email, and switch between username and email login methods. With just a few steps in your account Settings, you can quickly change your Facebook login to match your current preferences and security needs. Maintaining access to your account if logins change prevents losing connections, photos, and information stored on Facebook.