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<+1*866*798*0445> How do I talk to a customer service on Facebook? Best Ways
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Lucy Quinn
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You probably are having a terrible time getting in contact with Facebook support and you just want answers. Unfortunately, this isn’t an easy one and there are no easy answers. Facebook purposefully makes it difficult to get in touch with their customer support team (866)-798-0445.
Just as with most of the big social networks, it’s pretty tough to get someone at Facebook to help you resolve an issue. Whether you are locked out of your account or you have another reason for needing assistance, it can be rough going. Not everyone has a Facebook contact number +1(866)-798-0445 so they can reach out to for support.
Facebook operate one of the largest social networks on the planet, run Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, two powerhouse communication channels, yet that cannot seem to even fathom how to answer customer support emails.
Your account is locked, your Facebook has been copied or replicated by a hacker, or maybe you forgot your password. Whatever the issue is, you just need help. I hear you and I created this post as a journey through all the ways to potentially contact Facebook. Along the way, the readers of this post have contributed a lot of different ideas and experiences. Hopefully, one of these approaches helps you.
Some Of The Common Facebook Issues I Have Encountered
Over my many years working in digital marketing and social media, I have had plenty of reasons for contacting Facebook customer support. I have had several reasons for contacting Facebook in the past. These include situations like: (866)-798-0445
• A friend of mine who forgot the password for their personal Facebook account and no longer had access to the email address associated with their account.
• I had Facebook ads that were rejected and some that were discontinued after they had already been approved
• One of my clients was being harassed on their Facebook page and needed assistance
• Another client had their Facebook account hacked, which gave the hacker full access to their company Facebook page
• I actually had a situation where a scammer was replicating my Facebook posts and pretending they were me.
• A friend of mine had a relative die and needed help getting access to the deceased’s Facebook account.
As you can imagine, these issues required a bit more assistance than the Facebook forums offered. In each of these situations, though, I was able to determine a way to get someone at Facebook support to respond and get the issue resolved.
A lot of colleagues I work with ask “how can I talk with a live person at Facebook” (866-798-0445) and it’s a good question. The answer, however, is usually no. Unless they have a business account, chat support is operational for their account, and chat is online (more about that later) it just possible to talk directly to a live person at Facebook.
Facebook Customer Service Just Isn’t Very Good?
On top of the challenge with getting hold of a real human at Facebook, Facebook has a notoriously bad customer service system and there isn’t one “right” or “best” way to get a response. There is a magic Facebook customer service phone number 1-866-798-0445 that anyone can just dial up and speak with the customer service representative.
Also, while there are several different Facebook customer support email addresses out there, they generally aren’t the most effective way to get assistance (more on that later). This means you might have to try multiple different was to get in touch with them.
Believe It Or Not, For Most Users, Contacting Facebook Is Relatively Easy
For most users, getting support from Facebook or contacting Facebook help is as simple as logging in to the Facebook app or desktop site and clicking your profile photo and then scrolling down to find the “Help & Support” option. From there, you can access many of the Facebook support features and get help.
The first step to take is the most logical. Facebook has built out a pretty robust help system, so try using it and see if some of their automated tools can help you out. Believe it or not, using Facebook’s Help Center to send your messages to the company can be a reliable way to connect with Facebook for some of the easier-to-resolve issues.
In many cases, Facebook has built communication bots to reply to the most common issues and respond with the steps to fix the problem. Facebook’s help center can help you address issues concerning:
• Account access
• Issues with Facebook ads
• Concerns regarding Copyright and Trademark infringement on Facebook
• General feedback about the Facebook platform
• Privacy concerns and issues relating to the violation or infringement of personal rights
• Email issues
• Login issues or problems
• Issues relating to names and/or usernames
• Questions or concerns about photos and videos
• Situations where death and/or disability might be causing issues
To use the help center, simply log into the desktop version of Facebook and navigate to the Facebook Help Center webpage. To do this, click the big question mark icon in the upper-right corner and click the link that says “Help Center”.
Once you have access to the Help Center, simply review the options toolbar to determine which category your issue falls into.
The toolbar is located at the top of the screen just beneath the search bar. You will have to drag the mouse cursor over every option to view their subsections. You can also check out the “Popular Topics” or “Questions You May Have” sections on the webpage. These two sections cover a good number of complaints and issues.
The Facebook Help Center website has both these sections on its main page. You can then select the relevant section. For instance, if your Facebook account has been hacked, go to the “Privacy and Safety” sections and click on “Hacked and Fake Accounts”. You will see a number of suggestions pop up in the drop-down menu beneath the search bar, just choose the one that fits best.
Facebook has more than 100 contact forms for just about any problems you may run into while using the platform. You can also try sending your message via the “General Feedback” link. For those who can’t login to their Facebook account, have had your Facebook hacked or you just cannot get Facebook to work, try some of the methods like the Facebook portal option below.
If you are using the mobile app and that is where you’re experiencing issues, one of the best steps you can take to resolve a lot of issues is to fully uninstall the Facebook app and then reinstall it. BE AWARE, though, that uninstalling the app will remove all data from your mobile device, which means you will need to know the email address and password associated with your account. If you do not know or think you might not remember your Facebook password, then DO NOT uninstall the app.
One additional word to the wise for those who have 2-Factor Authentication installed (aka 2FA). 2FA will require that a text message be sent to the phone number associated with your Facebook account. If you have 2FA enabled, but no longer have access to that mobile number, then either go into your Facebook settings and update your phone number to something you have access to or temporarily disable 2FA.
For Those Who Can’t Contact Facebook Using The Easy Ways It Can Be Tough Going
Unfortunately, the traditional Facebook contact methods don’t always work. If you’re stuck and you can’t reach Facebook, keep on reading or use the jump links in the Table of Contents widget above to find some of the traditional ways to get in touch with Facebook, as well as some “outside the box” way that have been recommended by other readers.
Be aware, though, that navigating the Facebook support process can be a long, infuriating one and there is no guarantee that Facebook will every respond to your email and there is no timeline as to how long it will take for Facebook to respond. It’s good to connect with the helpline number on (866)-798-0445.
Use Facebook Live Chat For Support
Facebook offers live chat as a means of getting help through their agents. Unfortunately, Facebook Live Chat is only available for business accounts. This is usually the best way to contact Facebook business support. They do not help with standard user accounts, which leaves the vast majority of their user population without a chat option.
If you do have a business, the live chat starting point is https://www.facebook.com/business/help/support.
The Facebook Forums Can Be A Good Place To Get Help From Other Facebook Users
For those who don’t operate a business account, another way of getting help with Facebook queries is to connect with other users in the Facebook Community Forum. To access the forums, log into Facebook and, from any page, click the question mark located at the top right corner of the web page. A drop-down menu will pop up, and at the top, you will see the “Help Center”.
Click and then scroll all the way down the page. Near the bottom of the page and to the left, click on “Visit Help Community”. This link will take you directly to the forums. If you want to bookmark a directly link to the forums, the URL is https://www.facebook.com/help/community/ .
In the Facebook help forums, you can browse queries by category/topic or utilize the search box on top of the web page. At the top right of any forum page, you will see a gray tab with the words “Ask a Question”. Click on the link and select the appropriate top or sub-topic on the next page.
Use The Facebook Support Email Addresses That Are Published
Another more reliable and convenient way of contacting Facebook is through a number of email addresses. The customer service agents usually reply on a first-come, first-serve basis. The departments are open 24/7.
However, if you send an email late in the night, don’t expect to get a reply until the following day. In fact, the customer service agents often take 24 hours or more to reply with the most likely time of response being around 3 pm.
The email addresses you can use to contact Facebook via email include:
disa...@fb.com – You can use this email address to inquire about recovering disabled accounts, recover hacked accounts, resetting a password, receiving code to reset, and problems with the page.
app...@fb.com – Use this for inquires about appeals if your content has been blocked or if your account has been suspended.
sup...@fb.com – This is a very basis support email and you should be very, very detailed about your issue if you use this general email address.
platf...@support.facebook.com – This email address is specifically for financial issues that are related to your Facebook activities.
ab...@fb.com – This email is monitored pretty closely, but don’t try to use it for situations other than reporting abuse.
Note that to increase your chances of getting a non-generic reply or getting a reply faster, ensure that your email is brief, concise, and straight to the point. Be descriptive and keep to the primary concern talking points.
If You Have A Business Account, Contact Your Facebook Ad Representative
In order for you to reach the Facebook Ads Support, you must have an active Ad account. The account also needs to have an Ad spend billed to the account. If you have one, log into your account and navigate to the Ads Help Center. You can use this link – https://www.facebook.com/business/help. Scroll down and click on the “Still Need Help” section. Go to where it says “Contact Our Support Team”.
From there, you can click on the Chat button.
There are a number of questions that you can ask Facebook Ads support. The categories are broken down as follows:
• Policy and Account Security
• Billing and Payments
• Business pages
• Ad management tools
• Ads
• Measure and Improve Results
Use Your LinkedIn Network To Find Facebook Staffers Who Could Help
If you really need to contact Facebook, think outside the box.
You can use other social networking platforms to try to contact Facebook. One of the best platforms that can help with this is LinkedIn. You simply have to find someone in your network who works at or was a previous Facebook employee. Who knows, maybe they can help or at least point you in the right direction.
To find someone in your LinkedIn network who works at Facebook, follow these steps:
1. Log into your LinkedIn account and search for Facebook on the search bar at the top of the page. It will display the corporate LinkedIn for Facebook.
2. Near the top, you will see the option to view the more than 60,000 employees who work at Facebook. Click this link to get to a page displaying all users who have listed Facebook as current or past working experience in their profiles.
3. You can narrow your search results through the “filter connections” tab on the filter bar. Choose the option to only display the first and second level connections.
Contact Facebook Via Twitter And Try To Get Them To Respond There
I know…it sounds kinda crazy to try to contact @Facebook via Twitter, but sometimes asking a question in a wide-open forum like Twitter can get a lot of attention.
If you aren’t getting the answers you need using the standard Facebook help channels, try screaming it to the world on Facebook. Either post your issue in a tweet and mention Facebook or try following them You may send a direct message to Facebook via Twitter. Who knows, if your post happens to get sufficient attention, Facebook might pay attention to it.
Ask The Official Facebook Pages That Are Built For Certain Groups
Facebook has a number of official pages. Some of these pages not only post regular updates but also reply to comment from the Facebook community.
You can have some luck here. Ensure that you stay connected with the Facebook pages below and jump into the conversations whenever there is a post related to a topic you have questions about:
• Facebook – General Facebook page, not much support offered here.
• Facebook for Business – Offers information concerning business goals
• Facebook and Privacy – Explores how media companies are using the social media platform
• Facebook Media – Highlights the content strategists, designers and researchers that shape the Facebook experience
• Facebook Design – Focuses on building and growing apps with Facebook
• Facebook Engineers – Highlights the developers and site engineers
Send Facebook A Letter Via US Postal Mail
If you just can’t seem to get any traction and you are totally stuck….the last ditch effort might be to send Facebook a letter explaining your situation and seeking assistance. Here is the main address that you can try to reach Facebook via snail mail.
Facebook, Inc
1601 S. California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Contacting Facebook Support Via Phone [866-798-0445]
I hope you’ve made it this far in the post because this one is really important. I mentioned it above in a pro-tip, but it’s really worth repeating in its own section. It’s a toll-free number 866-798-0445 and makes it sound like it’s an easy way to call someone on the phone at Facebook support. Just Try to call.
Another Potential Option – Having Someone Else Reach Out To Facebook On Your Behalf.
This was another great example of an email that I receive and I thought it was worth adding the response to this post so maybe someone might benefit from it. In other words, if you can get someone else to reach out to Facebook on your behalf, especially via business chat, it might get you past the Facebook automation process and onto the radar of an actual Facebook employee who might be able to help.
In Summary…
Reaching out to Facebook directly for assistance can be difficult. When you have a problem concerning your Facebook account, I would suggest taking several different avenues to get a solution. I have listed out nine different options, but don’t limit yourself to one. Try as many different approaches as it takes to get your problem solved.
If you submit the right contact form on Facebook, ask the Facebook Help Center community, start a relevant discussion on an official Facebook page post, and ask other Facebook users on various platforms, you are likely to get the support that you require. A good practice is to leverage the resources outside Facebook.
Just as with most of the big social networks, it’s pretty tough to get someone at Facebook to help you resolve an issue. Whether you are locked out of your account or you have another reason for needing assistance, it can be rough going. Not everyone has a Facebook contact number +1(866)-798-0445 so they can reach out to for support.
Facebook operate one of the largest social networks on the planet, run Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp, two powerhouse communication channels, yet that cannot seem to even fathom how to answer customer support emails.
Your account is locked, your Facebook has been copied or replicated by a hacker, or maybe you forgot your password. Whatever the issue is, you just need help. I hear you and I created this post as a journey through all the ways to potentially contact Facebook. Along the way, the readers of this post have contributed a lot of different ideas and experiences. Hopefully, one of these approaches helps you.
Some Of The Common Facebook Issues I Have Encountered
Over my many years working in digital marketing and social media, I have had plenty of reasons for contacting Facebook customer support. I have had several reasons for contacting Facebook in the past. These include situations like: (866)-798-0445
• A friend of mine who forgot the password for their personal Facebook account and no longer had access to the email address associated with their account.
• I had Facebook ads that were rejected and some that were discontinued after they had already been approved
• One of my clients was being harassed on their Facebook page and needed assistance
• Another client had their Facebook account hacked, which gave the hacker full access to their company Facebook page
• I actually had a situation where a scammer was replicating my Facebook posts and pretending they were me.
• A friend of mine had a relative die and needed help getting access to the deceased’s Facebook account.
As you can imagine, these issues required a bit more assistance than the Facebook forums offered. In each of these situations, though, I was able to determine a way to get someone at Facebook support to respond and get the issue resolved.
A lot of colleagues I work with ask “how can I talk with a live person at Facebook” (866-798-0445) and it’s a good question. The answer, however, is usually no. Unless they have a business account, chat support is operational for their account, and chat is online (more about that later) it just possible to talk directly to a live person at Facebook.
Facebook Customer Service Just Isn’t Very Good?
On top of the challenge with getting hold of a real human at Facebook, Facebook has a notoriously bad customer service system and there isn’t one “right” or “best” way to get a response. There is a magic Facebook customer service phone number 1-866-798-0445 that anyone can just dial up and speak with the customer service representative.
Also, while there are several different Facebook customer support email addresses out there, they generally aren’t the most effective way to get assistance (more on that later). This means you might have to try multiple different was to get in touch with them.
Believe It Or Not, For Most Users, Contacting Facebook Is Relatively Easy
For most users, getting support from Facebook or contacting Facebook help is as simple as logging in to the Facebook app or desktop site and clicking your profile photo and then scrolling down to find the “Help & Support” option. From there, you can access many of the Facebook support features and get help.
The first step to take is the most logical. Facebook has built out a pretty robust help system, so try using it and see if some of their automated tools can help you out. Believe it or not, using Facebook’s Help Center to send your messages to the company can be a reliable way to connect with Facebook for some of the easier-to-resolve issues.
In many cases, Facebook has built communication bots to reply to the most common issues and respond with the steps to fix the problem. Facebook’s help center can help you address issues concerning:
• Account access
• Issues with Facebook ads
• Concerns regarding Copyright and Trademark infringement on Facebook
• General feedback about the Facebook platform
• Privacy concerns and issues relating to the violation or infringement of personal rights
• Email issues
• Login issues or problems
• Issues relating to names and/or usernames
• Questions or concerns about photos and videos
• Situations where death and/or disability might be causing issues
To use the help center, simply log into the desktop version of Facebook and navigate to the Facebook Help Center webpage. To do this, click the big question mark icon in the upper-right corner and click the link that says “Help Center”.
Once you have access to the Help Center, simply review the options toolbar to determine which category your issue falls into.
The toolbar is located at the top of the screen just beneath the search bar. You will have to drag the mouse cursor over every option to view their subsections. You can also check out the “Popular Topics” or “Questions You May Have” sections on the webpage. These two sections cover a good number of complaints and issues.
The Facebook Help Center website has both these sections on its main page. You can then select the relevant section. For instance, if your Facebook account has been hacked, go to the “Privacy and Safety” sections and click on “Hacked and Fake Accounts”. You will see a number of suggestions pop up in the drop-down menu beneath the search bar, just choose the one that fits best.
Facebook has more than 100 contact forms for just about any problems you may run into while using the platform. You can also try sending your message via the “General Feedback” link. For those who can’t login to their Facebook account, have had your Facebook hacked or you just cannot get Facebook to work, try some of the methods like the Facebook portal option below.
If you are using the mobile app and that is where you’re experiencing issues, one of the best steps you can take to resolve a lot of issues is to fully uninstall the Facebook app and then reinstall it. BE AWARE, though, that uninstalling the app will remove all data from your mobile device, which means you will need to know the email address and password associated with your account. If you do not know or think you might not remember your Facebook password, then DO NOT uninstall the app.
One additional word to the wise for those who have 2-Factor Authentication installed (aka 2FA). 2FA will require that a text message be sent to the phone number associated with your Facebook account. If you have 2FA enabled, but no longer have access to that mobile number, then either go into your Facebook settings and update your phone number to something you have access to or temporarily disable 2FA.
For Those Who Can’t Contact Facebook Using The Easy Ways It Can Be Tough Going
Unfortunately, the traditional Facebook contact methods don’t always work. If you’re stuck and you can’t reach Facebook, keep on reading or use the jump links in the Table of Contents widget above to find some of the traditional ways to get in touch with Facebook, as well as some “outside the box” way that have been recommended by other readers.
Be aware, though, that navigating the Facebook support process can be a long, infuriating one and there is no guarantee that Facebook will every respond to your email and there is no timeline as to how long it will take for Facebook to respond. It’s good to connect with the helpline number on (866)-798-0445.
Use Facebook Live Chat For Support
Facebook offers live chat as a means of getting help through their agents. Unfortunately, Facebook Live Chat is only available for business accounts. This is usually the best way to contact Facebook business support. They do not help with standard user accounts, which leaves the vast majority of their user population without a chat option.
If you do have a business, the live chat starting point is https://www.facebook.com/business/help/support.
The Facebook Forums Can Be A Good Place To Get Help From Other Facebook Users
For those who don’t operate a business account, another way of getting help with Facebook queries is to connect with other users in the Facebook Community Forum. To access the forums, log into Facebook and, from any page, click the question mark located at the top right corner of the web page. A drop-down menu will pop up, and at the top, you will see the “Help Center”.
Click and then scroll all the way down the page. Near the bottom of the page and to the left, click on “Visit Help Community”. This link will take you directly to the forums. If you want to bookmark a directly link to the forums, the URL is https://www.facebook.com/help/community/ .
In the Facebook help forums, you can browse queries by category/topic or utilize the search box on top of the web page. At the top right of any forum page, you will see a gray tab with the words “Ask a Question”. Click on the link and select the appropriate top or sub-topic on the next page.
Use The Facebook Support Email Addresses That Are Published
Another more reliable and convenient way of contacting Facebook is through a number of email addresses. The customer service agents usually reply on a first-come, first-serve basis. The departments are open 24/7.
However, if you send an email late in the night, don’t expect to get a reply until the following day. In fact, the customer service agents often take 24 hours or more to reply with the most likely time of response being around 3 pm.
The email addresses you can use to contact Facebook via email include:
disa...@fb.com – You can use this email address to inquire about recovering disabled accounts, recover hacked accounts, resetting a password, receiving code to reset, and problems with the page.
app...@fb.com – Use this for inquires about appeals if your content has been blocked or if your account has been suspended.
sup...@fb.com – This is a very basis support email and you should be very, very detailed about your issue if you use this general email address.
platf...@support.facebook.com – This email address is specifically for financial issues that are related to your Facebook activities.
ab...@fb.com – This email is monitored pretty closely, but don’t try to use it for situations other than reporting abuse.
Note that to increase your chances of getting a non-generic reply or getting a reply faster, ensure that your email is brief, concise, and straight to the point. Be descriptive and keep to the primary concern talking points.
If You Have A Business Account, Contact Your Facebook Ad Representative
In order for you to reach the Facebook Ads Support, you must have an active Ad account. The account also needs to have an Ad spend billed to the account. If you have one, log into your account and navigate to the Ads Help Center. You can use this link – https://www.facebook.com/business/help. Scroll down and click on the “Still Need Help” section. Go to where it says “Contact Our Support Team”.
From there, you can click on the Chat button.
There are a number of questions that you can ask Facebook Ads support. The categories are broken down as follows:
• Policy and Account Security
• Billing and Payments
• Business pages
• Ad management tools
• Ads
• Measure and Improve Results
Use Your LinkedIn Network To Find Facebook Staffers Who Could Help
If you really need to contact Facebook, think outside the box.
You can use other social networking platforms to try to contact Facebook. One of the best platforms that can help with this is LinkedIn. You simply have to find someone in your network who works at or was a previous Facebook employee. Who knows, maybe they can help or at least point you in the right direction.
To find someone in your LinkedIn network who works at Facebook, follow these steps:
1. Log into your LinkedIn account and search for Facebook on the search bar at the top of the page. It will display the corporate LinkedIn for Facebook.
2. Near the top, you will see the option to view the more than 60,000 employees who work at Facebook. Click this link to get to a page displaying all users who have listed Facebook as current or past working experience in their profiles.
3. You can narrow your search results through the “filter connections” tab on the filter bar. Choose the option to only display the first and second level connections.
Contact Facebook Via Twitter And Try To Get Them To Respond There
I know…it sounds kinda crazy to try to contact @Facebook via Twitter, but sometimes asking a question in a wide-open forum like Twitter can get a lot of attention.
If you aren’t getting the answers you need using the standard Facebook help channels, try screaming it to the world on Facebook. Either post your issue in a tweet and mention Facebook or try following them You may send a direct message to Facebook via Twitter. Who knows, if your post happens to get sufficient attention, Facebook might pay attention to it.
Ask The Official Facebook Pages That Are Built For Certain Groups
Facebook has a number of official pages. Some of these pages not only post regular updates but also reply to comment from the Facebook community.
You can have some luck here. Ensure that you stay connected with the Facebook pages below and jump into the conversations whenever there is a post related to a topic you have questions about:
• Facebook – General Facebook page, not much support offered here.
• Facebook for Business – Offers information concerning business goals
• Facebook and Privacy – Explores how media companies are using the social media platform
• Facebook Media – Highlights the content strategists, designers and researchers that shape the Facebook experience
• Facebook Design – Focuses on building and growing apps with Facebook
• Facebook Engineers – Highlights the developers and site engineers
Send Facebook A Letter Via US Postal Mail
If you just can’t seem to get any traction and you are totally stuck….the last ditch effort might be to send Facebook a letter explaining your situation and seeking assistance. Here is the main address that you can try to reach Facebook via snail mail.
Facebook, Inc
1601 S. California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Contacting Facebook Support Via Phone [866-798-0445]
I hope you’ve made it this far in the post because this one is really important. I mentioned it above in a pro-tip, but it’s really worth repeating in its own section. It’s a toll-free number 866-798-0445 and makes it sound like it’s an easy way to call someone on the phone at Facebook support. Just Try to call.
Another Potential Option – Having Someone Else Reach Out To Facebook On Your Behalf.
This was another great example of an email that I receive and I thought it was worth adding the response to this post so maybe someone might benefit from it. In other words, if you can get someone else to reach out to Facebook on your behalf, especially via business chat, it might get you past the Facebook automation process and onto the radar of an actual Facebook employee who might be able to help.
In Summary…
Reaching out to Facebook directly for assistance can be difficult. When you have a problem concerning your Facebook account, I would suggest taking several different avenues to get a solution. I have listed out nine different options, but don’t limit yourself to one. Try as many different approaches as it takes to get your problem solved.
If you submit the right contact form on Facebook, ask the Facebook Help Center community, start a relevant discussion on an official Facebook page post, and ask other Facebook users on various platforms, you are likely to get the support that you require. A good practice is to leverage the resources outside Facebook.
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