Lock it down after recovery
Recovered accounts get hit again unless you close the gap.
Stuck? Hand it to a recovery team and skip the guesswork.
We'll handle it for you- Change password to a unique one.
- Turn on two-factor with an authenticator app and save backup codes.
- Log out all unknown sessions in Accounts Center.
- Remove unknown emails, phones and connected apps.
- Turn on login alerts.
- Secure the linked email account with its own 2FA.
- Review Page roles and ad account admins.
- Check Saved login info and remove devices you don't use.
Run it once now and again a week later. Detail on the strongest step: two-factor setup. Keep a copy of your emergency kit.
UnbanPro walks every recovered client through this before closing the case. More on staying in good standing.
Signs the hacker left something behind
- An unknown email in Personal details
- An unknown account in Accounts Center
- New "Ad accounts" or Business Portfolios you didn't create
- Saved backup codes you didn't generate
Questions people ask
Should I delete and remake my account after a hack?
No. Lock it down instead. A fresh account loses your history and doesn't fix a compromised email.
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