How to Get Someone's Facebook Password

Hacking into other peoples' Facebook accounts is an infringement on personal privacy, and should be avoided. This article will teach you a few ways that people may try to steal others' passwords, with the intention of teaching you how to better protect your own online privacy.

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Part One: Acquiring a Password

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   Watch them type it. This is probably the easiest way to get somebody's Facebook password, but you will need to watch closely, especially if this person is a fast typer. You may need to watch this person entering his or her password multiple times before you get the full password.
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   Have them log into their account on your computer or mobile device. If they forget to log out when they are done, then you will have access to this person's account without even having to know the password.
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   Guess it. If you know any other passwords that this person uses (to log into their email, for example), then it's possible they're using the same password for Facebook. Lots of people use the same password for all their accounts so that they don't forget it.
   • You can also try guessing the password by using key words or numbers that are meaningful to the person. Try out different combinations of the person's name, last name, pet's name, birth date, and other memorable words or numbers.
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   Ask them for it. You should only access another person's Facebook account if you have permission to do so. If this person wants you to have their password, they will give it to you. Otherwise, respect his or her privacy.

Part Two: Protecting Your Own Password

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   Pick a unique password. Avoid using names, birthdays, home addresses, or real words in your password, as these are easy to guess. To ensure security, your password should be a combination of words and letters, preferably in a totally random order. The longer and more random your password is, the better.
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   Use different passwords for different accounts. If you use the same password for your email, your online banking, and your Facebook account, then it will be easier for people to hack into your information once they have discovered one of your passwords.
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   Change your password frequently. If you suspect that somebody else has your login information, then you should change your password immediately to prevent them from hacking into your account without your permission.
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   Remember to log out. This is especially important if you are logging into your account on somebody else's computer or mobile device. You may even want to consider logging out of your account on your own computer each time, especially if you know that somebody else will be using your computer.

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• You will also need to know this person's email address in order to log in to Facebook.