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In some cases—especially if your account was hacked or locked for security reasons—Facebook may ask you to "Please upload a valid ID."

This is a security measure to ensure that you are a real person and the rightful owner of the account. Acceptable forms of ID usually include:

Facebook states that they encrypt this information and delete it after verification is complete. If you are uncomfortable uploading an ID, look for alternative options like verifying specific details about friends on your list or recent transactions (for business accounts).

Even after submitting your ID, errors occur. Here is the troubleshooting matrix for the most frequent failures.

Prepared for: General troubleshooting / security awareness
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Subject: Interpretation of the search term facebookcom+login+identify

Once you regain access to your account, take these steps to avoid the "login identify" headache in the future:

Before diving into solutions, let's deconstruct the keyword. When users type facebookcom+login+identify into a search engine, they are typically looking for the official Facebook URL combined with two desperate actions:

This is not a single page but a process. Facebook’s automated systems trigger an "Identify" screen when they detect anomalies. The exact URL you may be redirected to looks like this: https://www.facebook.com/login/identify/. This page is formally known as the Account Recovery or Identity Confirmation page.

If the "Find Your Account" tool fails, try these steps: