How to Delete Your Facebook Account

Thinking about leaving Facebook? Here’s a simple, beginner-friendly guide to help you deactivate or permanently delete your account — step by step.

Step 1: Know the Difference

Facebook gives you two options:

Deactivating your account hides your profile, but lets you come back anytime.
Deleting your account erases your posts, messages, and photos for good (after a 30-day grace period).

Step 2: Save Anything You Want to Keep

Want to hold on to your photos, posts, or messages? Here’s how to download your data:

Click your profile picture → Settings & privacy → Settings
Go to Your Facebook Information
Select Download Your Information
Pick what you want to save and click Create file

⚠️ Note: This backup includes your photos, videos, messages, and more. It may take a few minutes to create.

Step 3: How to Deactivate Your Facebook Account

If you just want a break (without deleting everything), follow these steps:

Click your profile picture → Settings & privacy → Settings
Go to Accounts Center on the left side
Select Personal details
Click Account ownership and control
Choose Deactivation or deletion
Select your Facebook profile → Pick Deactivate account
Follow the prompts to finish

💡 Tip:Deactivating your account won’t affect Messenger & you can still chat with friends.

Step 4: How to Permanently Delete Your Account

If you’re ready to delete everything and move on, here’s what to do:

Go to Settings & privacy → Settings
Open Accounts Center
Click Personal details → Account ownership and control
Select Deactivation or deletion
Choose your Facebook profile → Select Delete account
Click Continue and follow the steps to confirm

⚠️ Note: Facebook gives you 30 days to change your mind. If you log in during that time, the deletion will be canceled.

Final Thoughts

Leaving Facebook doesn’t have to be stressful. Whether you’re deleting your account or just taking a break, these steps will help you do it confidently. Save what matters, follow the guide, and take control of your digital life.

💡 Pro Tip: After downloading your Facebook data, make sure you back it up somewhere safe. Keeping your photos, messages, and memories in a secure cloud storage means that you can access them anytime, even if your device is lost or damaged.

We recommend using a reliable cloud backup service to protect your digital media. It’s simple and gives you peace of mind.

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