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.
- Log in to your Facebook account: Go to Facebook and log in
using your email address and password.
- 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.
- Click "Create File."
Facebook will notify you when your data is ready to download.
- 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.
- 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.