It includes information on deactivating your account rather than deleting it.
Choose thetriangleat the top right side of the Facebook screen and selectSettings & Privacy > configs.
ChooseYour Facebook Informationin the left panel.
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Select theViewbutton next toDeactivation and Deletion.
SelectDelete My Account > Continue to Account Deletion.
key in your password and chooseContinue>Delete Account.
you could read the full set of step-by-step instructions onhow to back up your Facebook datahere.
Be sure to click theShow Allbelow the apps shown to double-check you see everything that’s connected.
Print this page of apps and websites or jot down the important ones.
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Click theRemovebutton when you’re done.
During either period, your information is not viewable online.
To cancel your account deletion, simply sign in to your Facebook account and selectCancel Deletion.
Deactivate Facebook vs. Delete Facebook
You have the option todeactivateyour Facebook account rather thandeleteit.
Facebook isn’t merely a collection of food photos or diatribes from your weird uncle, either.
If you want to play it safe, start by deactivating your account and seeing whatstops working.
), and then change your logins.
you’re able to switch to Google or just an email/password instead of Facebook for those connected accounts.
Once you’re ready for a permanent solution, you could finally delete your Facebook account.
After that, however, you’ll need to start a new account if you really want to return.
To deactivate temporarily, first go to https://www.facebook.com/deactivate/.
You’ll need to login again for security.
Click theContinuebutton after you’ve typed in your password.
Facebook can seem desperate to keep you around, however.
First, you’ll see a message that shows a few friends who (obviously!)
will miss you if you go.
Then you have to tell Facebook why you want to temporarily deactivate your account.
Facebook will make a run at help you stay active, giving you possible solutions to your chosen reason.
(Spending too much time on Facebook?
Try turning off Notifications!)
Once you’ve chosen a reason, however, simply hit theDeactivatebutton at the bottom.
Reactivating your account is hilariously easy.
Simply log back into Facebook and you are back.
Looking to delete a Facebook Page but keep your personal one?
Check outour step-by-step instructionson doing just that.
