How To Delete Or Deactivate Your Facebook Account

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Here’s how to deactivate (and reactivate) your Facebook account temporarily, or if you’re planning on quitting the platform, how to permanently delete your account.

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How To Deactivate (and Reactivate) Facebook From Computer

To temporarily deactivate your Facebook account, click your profile picture and then navigate to “Settings & Privacy,” then “Settings.” Click the “Accounts Center” in the top-left corner, then navigate to “Personal Details.” Click “Account ownership and control,” then “deactivation or deletion,” and select the account you’d like to deactivate and click “continue.” Facebook will prompt you with several options, like whether you want your account automatically reactivated after several days or if you’d like to continue receiving notifications. Your account can be reactivated by logging in.

How To Delete Facebook From Computer

To delete your Facebook account permanently, click your profile picture and then navigate to “Settings & Privacy,” then “Settings.” Click the “Accounts Center” in the top-left corner, then navigate to “Personal Details.” Click “Account ownership and control,” then “deactivation or deletion,” and choose the account you’d like to delete. Users can cancel their account deletion within 30 days by logging in to the deleted account. After 30 days, users will no longer be able to retrieve their accounts.

How To Deactivate Facebook From Ios Or Android

To temporarily deactivate your account, click the account menu on the bottom left and navigate to “Settings & privacy.” Click the “Accounts Center,” then “Personal details,” and then “Account ownership and control.” From there, click “deactivation or deletion” and select the account you’d like to deactivate. Select “deactivate account.” Facebook will prompt you with several options, like whether you want your account automatically reactivated after several days or if you’d like to continue receiving notifications. Your account can be reactivated by logging in.

How To Delete Facebook From Ios Or Android

To delete your Facebook account permanently, click the account menu on the bottom left and navigate to “Settings & privacy.” Click the “Accounts Center,” then “Personal details,” and then “Account ownership and control.” From there, click “deactivation or deletion” and select the account you’d like to delete. Select “delete account.” Users can cancel their account deletion within 30 days by logging in to the deleted account. After 30 days, users will no longer be able to retrieve their accounts.