{"id":572,"date":"2025-11-22T11:51:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T11:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/?p=572"},"modified":"2025-11-29T17:54:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T17:54:13","slug":"permanently-delete-facebook-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/permanently-delete-facebook-account\/","title":{"rendered":"How to permanently delete Facebook account"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"digic-578779478\" class=\"digic-bedfore-post digic-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4104817480020566\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4104817480020566\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>Facebook has been around for years, and while many people enjoy using it, some want to leave the platform for personal, privacy, or productivity reasons. If you\u2019re thinking about deleting your Facebook account\u2014temporarily or permanently\u2014this guide walks you through everything step-by-step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This updated version includes the latest Facebook settings, what to expect before deleting your account, and how to save your data first.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"502\" data-src=\"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/delete-facebook1.jpg\" alt=\"permanently delete Facebook account\" class=\"wp-image-577 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/delete-facebook1.jpg 952w, https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/delete-facebook1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/delete-facebook1-768x405.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/delete-facebook1-390x205.jpg 390w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 952px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 952\/502;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Should You Deactivate or Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook gives you two options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Deactivate Your Account (Temporary)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This option is perfect if you want a break from Facebook but may return later.<\/p><div id=\"digic-3152099531\" class=\"digic-get-free-material digic-entity-placement\"><p>Get <a title=\"TikTok SEO Cheats\" href=\"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/download\/tiktok-seo-cheats\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>TikTok SEO Cheat<\/strong><\/a> here<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What happens when you deactivate your account:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your profile and timeline become invisible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>People cannot search for you on Facebook.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your photos, posts, and videos remain stored (not deleted).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can still use <strong>Facebook Messenger<\/strong> and chat with people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your profile picture remains visible inside Messenger chats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friends can still find you on Messenger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can still log into apps connected to Facebook (except Oculus).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any Page you solely manage will also be deactivated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can reactivate anytime by logging in with your email or phone number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Temporarily Deactivate Your Facebook Account<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Select <strong>Continue to Account Deactivation<\/strong> and follow the instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the <strong>top right corner<\/strong> of Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Settings &amp; Privacy \u2192 Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select <strong>Your Facebook Information<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <strong>Deactivation and Deletion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose <strong>Deactivate Account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"631\" height=\"345\" data-src=\"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Delete-Facebook-Account.jpg\" alt=\"Delete-Facebook-Account\" class=\"wp-image-576 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Delete-Facebook-Account.jpg 631w, https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Delete-Facebook-Account-300x164.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 631px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 631\/345;\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose this option only if you\u2019re sure you want to leave Facebook completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What happens when you permanently delete your account:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You cannot reactivate it after 30 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All photos, posts, videos, and data are permanently deleted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You lose access to Messenger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apps linked to Facebook Login (e.g., Spotify, Pinterest) won\u2019t work\u2014you\u2019ll need to reset logins manually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Messages you sent to others will remain in their inboxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages you control alone will be deleted, unless you assign someone else as admin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You have <strong>30 days<\/strong> to cancel the deletion if you change your mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before You Delete Your Facebook Account<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook recommends downloading your data first\u2014this includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Photos and videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Messages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Profile information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activity log<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pages and groups you manage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures you don\u2019t lose important memories or files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account (Step-by-Step)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From your main profile, click the <strong>top right menu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Settings &amp; Privacy<\/strong>, then <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>Your Facebook Information<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Deactivation and Deletion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Delete Account<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Continue to Account Deletion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your password and confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can You Cancel Your Account Deletion?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes\u2014<em>only within 30 days<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to cancel deletion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log back into Facebook within the 30-day window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Cancel Deletion<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>After 30 days:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your account is permanently gone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facebook may take up to <strong>90 days<\/strong> to remove all stored content from backups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some information may remain due to legal or security reasons, but it won\u2019t be publicly visible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read also: <\/p><div id=\"digic-3307045147\" class=\"digic-content_2 digic-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4104817480020566\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4104817480020566\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"in post\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/delete-instagram-account\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to delete Instagram account permanently<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/best-web-hosting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best web hosting companies for both local and foreign<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=132&amp;action=edit\">Fast cash loan apps in Nigeria<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=557&amp;action=edit\">How to Fix a Hacked Website<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=454&amp;action=edit\">How to Setup WhatsApp Business app<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=444&amp;action=edit\">How to Connect Your WhatsApp Business Account to Your Facebook Page<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/digiconceptng.com\/blog\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=431&amp;action=edit\">How to Link Your Instagram and WhatsApp Accounts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Deleting a social media account is a big decision, so I hope this updated guide made the process easier. 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