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How to Fix “Current password is incorrect. Please try again” on Facebook

Are you getting a “Current password is incorrect. Please try again” on Facebook?

The error message happens when you try to change your Facebook password.

Facebook requires you to enter your current password to change it.

This is to verify that you own your account and you’re not a hacker.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix the “Current password is incorrect. Please try again.” error on Facebook.

Why is Facebook saying my current password is incorrect?

Facebook says that your current password is incorrect because you’ve entered the wrong password.

This might be due to a typo in your password like an extra letter, number, or special character.

To avoid typos, tap on the eye icon next to the “Current password” field to see what you’ve typed.

If Facebook still says that your current password is incorrect, it’s most likely because you’ve forgotten it.

How to Fix “Current password is incorrect. Please try again” on Facebook

To fix “Current password is incorrect. Please try again” on Facebook,

Here’s how to reset your Facebook password if you forgot it:

  1. On the “Change password” screen, try typing your current password again.
  2. Tap on the eye icon to make sure that there are no typos.
  3. Create a new password, retype it, and tap on “Change Password”.
  4. If you still can’t change your Facebook password, tap on “Forgotten your password?”.
  5. Open your email and tap on the password reset link to reset your Facebook password.

Note: To reset your Facebook password, you need to have access to your email address or phone number.

If you don’t have access to them, you need to follow this guide on how to reset your Facebook password without email or phone.

Further reading

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