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Changing password for social media is very important since they hold several sensitive information like DOB, phone number, email address, photos, and more. Among them, Messenger is one such app that helps you to connect with Facebook friends via audio/video calls or messages. Like Instagram, Messenger supports vanish mode, emojis, and stickers to make the conversation more interesting. Since Messenger relies on Facebook login credentials, it doesn’t require a separate password. Change the password on your Facebook profile, and it will reflect on the Messenger app automatically.
How to Change Password on Messenger [Android]
(1) Launch the Messenger app on your device.
(2) Tap the Facebook Profile picture on the top-left corner.
(3) Scroll down to the Account section and choose Account Settings.
(4) Under the Security section, choose Security and login.
(5) On the next screen, tap the Change password option under the Login section.
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(6) Enter the current and new password in the required fields.
(7) Finally, tap on the Save changes button.
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How to Change Password on Messenger [iPhone]
(1) Launch the Messenger app on your iPhone.
(2) Tap your Profile icon.
(3) Scroll down to choose Account Settings.
(4) Navigate to the Security section and choose Security and login.
(5) It will redirect you to a web version where you need to enter your Facebook username and password for security purposes.
(6) After logging in, scroll down to choose the Change Password option.
(7) Enter your new password and save the changes.
How to Change Password on Messenger [Web Version]
Unlike Android and iPhone devices, you can’t find an option for Account Settings on the Messenger web version. So head to teh Facebook website and change the password for your account.
- Visit Facebook.com.
- Select the drop-down icon next to your Account name.
- Choose Settings & Privacy → Settings.
- Choose Security & login.
- Head to the Login section and tap the Edit option next to the Change Password option.
- Enter the new password and save the changes.
- It will reflect on your Messenger profile automatically.
How to Reset Facebook Messenger Password
When you forget the current password, you can reset it without logging into your account. Facebook has a dedicated webpage for these kinds of queries.
#1. Go to the Facebook Identify Recovery website.
#2. Enter the mobile number or email address that is linked to your Facebook account.
#3. Click on Continue to receive the verification code.
#4. Enter the security code that you have received and click on Continue.
#5. Set a new password for your profile.
While changing the password, make sure to provide a strong one to keep your account from unauthorized users. You can include numbers, symbols, and uppercase & lowercase letters to strengthen the password.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Without Facebook, you can’t change the Messenger password. Facebook and Messenger are interconnected platforms.
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No help to me. I put in the Facebook password saved in my Google password manager and it didn’t work so therefore I couldn’t change it.
You may have failed to update your current Facebook password in Google Password Manager. In that case, you should reset your Facebook password to change the messenger password. Here is our guide to reset your Facebook password: https://www.techowns.com/how-to-change-password-on-facebook/