Account recovery, step by step
Locked out of your account? Start here.
Free, no sign-up, and we will never ask for your password or codes. Tell us what happened and we show you the official recovery path, step by step.
Do these 3 things now
- 1Breathe. Most lockouts have an official way back. Use only the platform's own app or website.
- 2Do not reply to anyone offering to recover your account. Real support never DMs you first.
- 3Never share a code that arrives by text or email, with anyone, even a friend.
What happened?
- 1 Which account?
- 2 What do you see?
- 3 Email or phone?
Nothing you tap here is stored or sent anywhere.
Pick your account
- InstagramLockdown guide
- WhatsAppLockdown guide
- FacebookLockdown guide
- Google Account and GmailMaster key
- Hacked or password changed
- Security alert: real or fake?
- Forgot password or lost access
- Account disabled
- Apple Account and iCloudMaster keyLockdown guide
- Microsoft account and OutlookMaster keyLockdown guide
Why your email and phone come first
Almost every account resets through an email address or a phone number. Whoever controls those two can reset the rest. Get them back first, then work outward.
Want to know how it happened? The Scam Atlas explains the scams behind account takeovers. Lost money? Where to report a scam, by country.