To deactivate your account:
- Select Settings.
- Click the account menu at the top right of any Facebook page.
- Click Security in the left column.
- Choose Deactivate your account then follow the steps to confirm.
Permanently Delete A Facebook Account:
Here is the direct link to the official Facebook account deletion page.Step-By-Step Deletion Guide
This guide will take you through a smooth and successful Facebook account deletion.- Log in to Facebook.
- Backup your Facebook data if required.
The Account Deletion Process
A two week ‘deactivation’ period is enforced once you initiate permanent account deletion.Logging in to your account during this time will cancel the deletion request.
To prevent this happening by accident,
- Revoke app permissions e.g. Spotify.
- Log out of or delete phone and tablet apps, including Facebook Home.
- Be wary of websites that allow you to login using Facebook.
- Lock down all privacy settings in case of accidental reactivation.
TIP! Change your password before deletion to minimise automatic login issues.
‘It typically takes about one month to delete an account, but some information may remain in backup copies and logs for up to 90 days.’(Facebook Data Use Policy).
Delete Sensitive Data
Facebook will delete your data upon account deletion, but shared data may remain.- Delete any embarrassing pages, posts, messages and photos.
- Contact friends about shared content that you would like deleted.
Groups & Pages
If something important is organised primarily through a Facebook group, be sure to arrange alternative means of staying up to date.If you run a group or page, ensure that administrator rights are shared with another account, assuming you wish to keep it. If not, here is how to delete a Facebook page.
Social Consequences
It is important to remember that friends may still think you are on Facebook. They may attempt to invite you to events and send you messages.Consider an account deletion epitaph to explain the situation, including alternative means of communication. This will avoid any confusion.
Ready To Delete Your Account?
- Go directly to the official account deletion page.
- Enter password, captcha security check etc.
- Confirm!
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