How Do I Delete a Facebook Account I Do Not Want?

Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms. However, it is not the only social media option. If you feel you need to cut back on your social media presence by deleting your Facebook account, read on to find out how.

Deleting Your Account

To delete your Facebook account, follow these instructions:

1. Log into your Facebook account.
2. Download any photos, videos, and posts that you would like to save.
3. Click on the downward pointing arrow in the upper right corner. A dropdown menu will appear.
4. Click on Settings & Privacy.
5. Click on Settings.
6. Select Your Facebook Information from the menu on the left.
7. Click on Deactivation and Deletion.
8. Click on Permanently Delete Account.
9. Click on Continue to Account Deletion.
10. Click on Delete Account.
11. Enter your password in the text field provided.
12. Click on Continue.
13. Follow any additional instructions you are given to confirm your account deletion.

Undoing Your Account Deletion

If you're having second thoughts about deleting your account and it's been no more than 30 days since you did it, you can undo the deletion. If you choose to, copies of your account information that temporarily remain in backup storage will be used to recreate your account, although the process may take several weeks to complete. To undo your account deletion, just log in to your Facebook account and click on Cancel Deletion.

What Are the Consequences of Deleting Your Facebook Account?

If you permanently delete your account, your posts, photos, videos, and everything else that you have uploaded will be permanently deleted. You will not be able to use Facebook Messenger anymore. You will also no longer be able to use Facebook to log into other apps and sites. If you wish to stop using Facebook but do not wish to suffer these consequences, you could try deactivating your account instead. This will keep your account in existence, but turned off, so you can still reactivate it at a later date.

Deactivating Your Account

Want to deactivate your account. Follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your Facebook account.
2. Click on the downward-pointing arrow in the upper right corner. A dropdown menu will appear.
3. Click on Settings & Privacy.
4. Click on Settings.
5. Click on Your Facebook Information from the menu on the left.
6. Click on Deactivation and Deletion.
7. Click on Deactivate Account.
8. Click on Continue to Account Deactivation.
9. Follow the instructions you are given to confirm deactivation.

Need Help?

If you need any help canceling your account, you can contact its customer service for help. Phone, email, chat, and help desk options are available.