Have you lost access to your Facebook account and don't want to send your ID to recover your account? Don't panic, there are solutions to find your account without providing an official document.

In this article, we'll explain why Facebook asks for ID, what the risks of providing it are, how to recover your account without ID, and how to avoid losing access to your account in the future .

Why does Facebook ask for ID?

Facebook is a social network with more than 2 billion users worldwide. To ensure the security and reliability of its platform, Facebook sometimes asks users to provide ID to verify their identity . According to Facebook, this request can be made for several reasons:

• You created an account with a name that doesn't match the one you use in real life.
• You have reported your account as compromised.
• You have been the victim of hacking or identity theft.
• You have violated Facebook's terms of service , for example by creating a fake profile or harassing other users.
• You have been chosen at random by Facebook's verification system.

Facebook says the ID request is a temporary measure and that documents sent are deleted after verification. Facebook accepts different types of identity documents, such as passport, driving license, national identity card , voter card or student card .

It is possible to hide certain sensitive information , such as serial number or date of birth, before sending the ID.

We therefore advise you to protect your sensitive information and verify the authenticity of Facebook's requests before sending them an ID document. If you are unsure of the source of the message, you can visit Facebook's help page or contact customer service.

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How to recover your Facebook account without ID?

If you don't want or can't send an ID to Facebook , there are alternative methods to recover your account without an official document. Here are the different possible options:

Use the Find Your Account page

The Find Your Account is a tool that allows you to find your Facebook account using your name, email address, or phone number.

To use it, follow these steps:

• Go to the Find your account .
• Enter information associated with your Facebook account : name, email address or phone number.
• Click Search .
• If you found your account, click This account belongs to me .
• Follow the on-screen instructions to reset your password and access your account .

Use a friend or family member's account

If you have a friend or family member who is also on Facebook, you can ask them to help you recover your account . To do this, follow these steps:

• Ask your friend or family member to log in to their Facebook account .
• Go to the Find your account .
• Enter information associated with your Facebook account : name, email address or phone number.
• Click Search .
• If you found your account, click This is not my account .

• Click Help me recover my account .
• Follow the on-screen instructions to send a security code to your friend or family member.
• Ask them to give you the security code .
• Enter the security code and click Continue .
• on-screen instructions reset your password and access your account .

Use a different email address or phone number

If you have access to another email address or phone number that you added to your Facebook account, you can use them to recover your account. To do this, follow these steps:

• Go to the Find your account .
• Enter information associated with your Facebook account : name, email address or phone number.
• Click Search .
• If you found your account, click This account belongs to me .
• Click No access ?
• Choose the option that corresponds to your situation ( I no longer have access to these email addresses or I no longer have access to this telephone number ).
• Click Continue .
• Choose the alternate email address or phone number you want to use to recover your account.
• Click Continue .
• Review the email address or phone number you chose and click OK .
• on-screen instructions reset your password and access your account .

Contact Facebook customer service

If none of the previous methods work, you can try contacting Facebook customer support to explain your situation and ask for help. To do this, follow these steps:

• Go to the Contact Us .
• Choose the option that corresponds to your problem ( I have a problem with my personal account , I have a problem with my Page , I have a problem with my group , etc.).
• Click Submit a support request .
• Fill out the form with the requested information (name, email address, problem description, screenshot, etc.).
• Click Submit .
• Wait for the customer service response via email.

How to avoid losing access to your Facebook account?

To avoid losing access to your Facebook account and finding yourself in a delicate situation, it is important to secure your account and prevent problematic situations.

Here are some recommendations to strengthen the security of your account:

Choose a strong and unique password

The password is the first barrier of protection for your Facebook account. It is therefore essential to choose a password that is both difficult to guess and different from other passwords you use on other sites or applications.

To create a strong and unique password, you can follow these tips:

• Use at least 8 characters , including upper and lower , numbers and symbols .
• Avoid using personal information, such as your name, date of birth, telephone number or email address.
• Avoid using common words, like “ password ,” “ 123456 ,” or “ facebook .”
• Avoid repeating characters, such as “ aaaaaa ” or “ 123123 ”.
• Avoid using the same password for multiple accounts.
• Change your password regularly, at least every 6 months.

Enable two-factor authentication

Two-factor authentication is a feature that allows you to add an extra layer of security to your Facebook account. It involves asking for a security code in addition to your password when you log in to your account from a new device or an unknown browser.

To enable two-factor authentication, you can follow these steps:

• Click on the menu at the top right of your Facebook page.
• Click Settings & Privacy .
• Click Settings .
• Click Security & Login .
• Click Use two-factor authentication .
• Choose the method you want to use to receive the security code (SMS, authenticator app, security key, etc.).
• Follow the on-screen instructions to set up two-factor authentication.

Add trusted friends as security contacts

Trusted Friends are people you choose from your Facebook contacts who can help you recover your account if you lose access to your email address or phone number. You can add up to 5 trusted friends as safety contacts.

To add them, you can follow these steps:

• Click on the menu at the top right of your Facebook page.
• Click Settings & Privacy .
• Click Settings .
• Click Security & Login .
• Click Choose Friends to contact you if you lose access to your account.
• Click Choose Friends .
• Select the friends you want to add as safety contacts.
• Click Confirm .

Update your contact information

It's important to keep your contact information up to date on your Facebook account because it can be used to recover your account if something goes wrong.

You can check and change your contact information (email address, phone number, etc.) by following these steps:

• Click on the menu at the top right of your Facebook page.
• Click Settings & Privacy .
• Click Settings .
• Click Personal Information .
• Click Edit next to the information you want to edit.
• Enter the new information and click Save Changes.

Check your privacy and connection settings

Your privacy and connection settings allow you to control who can see your posts, personal information, activities, and connections on Facebook.

You can check and change your privacy and connection settings by following these steps:

• Click on the menu at the top right of your Facebook page.
• Click Settings & Privacy .
• Click Privacy Shortcuts.
• Browse the different options and choose the ones that suit your preferences.

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Report any suspicious or fraudulent activity

If you notice any suspicious or fraudulent activity on your Facebook account, such as messages, posts, friend requests, or profile edits that you did not make, you should report it immediately to Facebook and change your password. pass .

To report suspicious or fraudulent activity, you can follow these steps:

• Click on the menu at the top right of your Facebook page.
• Click Settings & Privacy .
• Click Settings .
• Click Security & Login .
• Click Where you are logged in .
• Locate the session that seems suspicious and click on the three dots next to it .
• Click Log Out or Report Suspicious Activity as appropriate.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to secure your account.

FAQs

What should I do if I don't have a valid ID?

If you don't have a valid ID, you won't be able to send an official document to Facebook to prove your identity. You will therefore have to use one of the alternative methods that we presented in the article, such as:

• Use the Find your account ,
• Use a friend or family member's account,
• Use another email address or phone number or Facebook customer service

What should I do if I receive a message from Facebook asking for ID even though I have no problem with my account?

If you receive a message from Facebook asking for ID even though you don't have a problem with your account, it may be a phishing attempt .

Phishing is a fraudulent technique which consists of sending messages or emails which appear to come from a reliable source, such as Facebook, but which aim to extract personal information from you, such as your password, your number bank card or your identity document.

To avoid falling into the phishing trap, you must:

• Check the email address or phone number that contacts you
• Compare the message with official Facebook examples
• Do not click on suspicious links or attachments and report the message to Facebook.

What should I do if I can't contact Facebook customer service?

If you are unable to contact Facebook customer support, you can try the following solutions:

• Check that you have completed the contact form with the correct and complete information.
• Verify that you received a confirmation email from Facebook after submitting your support request.
• Check that the customer service response email is not in your spam or junk folder.
• Wait a few days before contacting customer service again, as it may be saturated by the number of requests.
• Try using another method of contact , such as online chat, telephone, or social media.

What should I do if I don't have access to the Find Your Account page?

If you don't have access to the Find Your Account page , you may have forgotten the email address or phone number you used to create your Facebook account, or this information may have been changed by someone else.

In this case, you can try the following solutions:

• Ask a friend or family member who is on Facebook to search for your profile and give you the email address or phone number associated with it.
• Check your other online accounts , like your email, social media, or apps, to see if you received a confirmation email or text message when you created your Facebook account.
• Try different combinations of email addresses or phone numbers that you may have used to create your Facebook account.

What should I do if I don't have any friends or family on Facebook?

If you don't have any friends or family members on Facebook, you won't be able to use the method of asking them to help you recover your account .

So you'll need to use one of the other methods we've covered in the article, like using the Find Your Account page, using a different email address or phone number, or contacting Facebook customer support.