How to Delete Facebook Account

Ever considered deleting your Facebook account? Whether it’s privacy worries or just a change in interests, it’s easier than you think. Follow these steps to bid farewell to Facebook and take back control of your online presence.

But before going forward, you should understand know that when you delete your account, Facebook automatically removes all the data associated with it such as posts, videos, images, etc. So, in case you just want to take break from Facebook, I would recommend you deactivate your account instead of deleting it permanently.

Interestingly, the steps to deactivate and delete your Facebook account are almost identical, except for the final step. In this guide, I’ll walk you through both processes. Let’s get started without delay!

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• How to Delete Twitter Account
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How to Delete/Deactivate Facebook Account

Step 1: Once you are logged-in to your Facebook account, click on the profile icon from the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 2: Click on the Settings & privacy.

Step 3: Then, click on the Settings option.

Step 4: Now, click on the See more in Accounts Center present in the Accounts Center section.

Step 5: Then, click on the Personal Details.

Step 6: Now, go to Account ownership and control.

Step 7: Then, choose Deactivation or deletion from the popup menu.

Step 8: Finally, choose Deactivate account and click on Continue, and that’s it.

Alternatively, if you’ve decided to permanently delete your account rather than just deactivate it, simply select the ‘Delete Account’ option in the popup and click ‘Continue’ and that’s all!

Note: As a final reminder, deleting your Facebook account means losing access to all your Facebook data. If you want to download your Facebook data before proceeding, keep reading as this is your last chance to retrieve it.

How to Download Your Facebook Data

Step 1: First of all, click on the profile icon from the top-right corner of the screen.

Step 2: Navigate to Settings & privacy > Settings > See more in Accounts. If you encounter any issues, simply follow Steps 1 to 4 shared above.

Step 3: Then, click on Your information and permissions and go to Download your information.

Step 4: Now, click on Download or transfer information.

Step 5: Choose the specific Facebook account from which you wish to download the data and click on Next.

Step 6: Select the type of data you wish to download, then proceed.

Step 7: Select your preferred download location for your Facebook data and click ‘Next’ to schedule the download. You’ll receive an email notification once it’s complete.

The Bottom Line

Congratulations on completing our guide to permanently deleting your Facebook account. It’s important to note that once you initiate the deletion process, you have a 30-day grace period during which you can cancel your request by simply logging back into your Facebook account. This means you’ll have the opportunity to reconsider your decision and retain access to your account if needed.

We trust this guide helped you confidently delete your Facebook account. For any questions or concerns, feel free to ask in the comment section below.