Before You Delete Your Account
Before you delete your account, we recommend that you download a copy of your Facebook data. This will include all your photos, videos, messages, and other information that you have shared on Facebook. To download your data, go to Settings > Your Facebook Information > Download Your Information. This will ensure that you have a copy of your data before you delete your account.
How to Delete Your Account
To delete your account, follow these steps: 1. Log in to your Facebook account. 2. Click on the arrow in the top right corner of the screen. 3. Click on Settings & Privacy. 4. Click on Settings. 5. Click on Your Facebook Information. 6. Click on Delete Your Account and Information. 7. Click on Delete Account. 8. Enter your password and click on Continue. 9. Select a reason for deleting your account. 10. Choose to delete your account immediately or after 30 days.
FAQs about How to Delete Account on Facebook
Can I deactivate my account instead of deleting it?
Yes, you can deactivate your account if you don’t want to permanently delete it. Deactivating your account will hide your profile, photos, and other information on Facebook.
What happens to my data after I delete my account?
Your data will be permanently deleted from Facebook’s servers after 30 days. However, some information such as messages you have sent to your friends may still be visible to them.
Can I recover my account after I delete it?
No, once you delete your account, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you have downloaded a copy of your data before you delete your account.
What happens to my Facebook pages and groups after I delete my account?
If you are the only admin of your Facebook pages and groups, they will be deleted when you delete your account. Make sure to add other admins to your pages and groups before deleting your account.
Conclusion
Deleting your Facebook account is a big decision, but if you have made up your mind, then follow the steps above to delete your account. Remember to download a copy of your data before you delete your account, and make sure to add other admins to your pages and groups if needed. If you have any other questions about how to delete account on Facebook, please refer to the FAQs above.