How to Delete a Facebook Account

Deleting Your Facebook Account

On Desktop

Log In to Facebook:

• Go to the Facebook website and log in to your account.

Access Settings & Privacy:

• Click on the small downward arrow in the top-right corner of the page.
• Select Settings & Privacy from the dropdown menu.

Go to Your Facebook Information:

• Click on Settings.
• In the left-hand column, select Your Facebook Information.

Delete Your Account:

• Click on Deactivation and Deletion.
• Select Delete Account and then click Continue to Account Deletion.

Confirm Deletion:

• Enter your password to confirm your identity.
• Click Continue and then click Delete Account.

On Mobile App

Open the Facebook App:

• Launch the Facebook app on your mobile device.

Access Menu:

• Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the bottom right corner (iOS) or top right corner (Android).

Settings & Privacy:

• Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings.

Your Facebook Information:

• Scroll down to the Your Facebook Information section and tap Account Ownership and Control.

Deactivation and Deletion:

• Tap Deactivation and Deletion.
• Select Delete Account and tap Continue to Account Deletion.

Confirm Deletion:

• Enter your password to confirm.
• Tap Continue and then Delete Account.

Considerations Before Deleting

• Download Your Information: Before deleting your account, you may want to download a copy of your Facebook data, including photos, posts, and messages. Go to Settings > Your Facebook Information > Download Your Information.
• Deactivation Option: If you're not sure about permanently deleting your account, you can temporarily deactivate it. This will hide your profile and content but allow you to reactivate it later.
• Permanent Deletion: Once you delete your account, it will be in a deactivation phase for 30 days. During this period, you can log in to cancel the deletion. After 30 days, your account and all your information will be permanently deleted and you won’t be able to retrieve it.