Sunday, January 20, 2013

How to delete your Facebook account permanently

 

Note: Deleting your Facebook account is a permanent action, and it cannot be undone. Make sure you have backed up any important data or information you want to keep before proceeding.

  1. Log in to your Facebook account: Go to Facebook and log in using your email address and password.

 

  1. Backup your data: Before you delete your account, you may want to download a copy of your Facebook data. This includes your posts, photos, videos, messages, and more. To do this:
    • Click the downward arrow in the upper-right corner of Facebook (on the desktop version).
    • Select "Settings & Privacy" > "Settings."
    • In the left sidebar, click "Your Facebook Information."
    • Click "Download Your Information."
    • Choose the data you want to download and set other options.
  2. Click "Create File." Facebook will notify you when your data is ready to download.

 

  1. Deactivate your account: If you're not ready to delete your account permanently but want to take a break from Facebook, you can deactivate it temporarily. To do this:
    • Click the downward arrow in the upper-right corner of Facebook (on the desktop version).
    • Select "Settings & Privacy" > "Settings."
    • In the left sidebar, click "Your Facebook Information."
    • Click "Deactivation and Deletion."
    • Choose "Deactivate Account" and follow the on-screen instructions.

 

  1. Delete your account: If you're sure you want to permanently delete your Facebook account, you can initiate the process as follows:
    • Click the downward arrow in the upper-right corner of Facebook (on the desktop version).
    • Select "Settings & Privacy" > "Settings."
    • In the left sidebar, click "Your Facebook Information."
    • Click "Deactivation and Deletion."
    • Choose "Delete Account" and follow the on-screen instructions.

 

Facebook will ask you to confirm your decision and may require you to enter your password. After confirming, your account will be deactivated for a few days before it is permanently deleted. During this period, you can cancel the deletion request by logging in to your account.

Remember that once your account is deleted, you won't be able to retrieve any of your data, and your Facebook profile will be gone permanently. Make sure you've backed up any important information you want to keep and that you're certain about your decision before proceeding.


I hope you find this article helpful for you.