Facebook is one of the best social media websites for staying in touch with friends and family. However, there are times when you might want to step away from this platform.
If you want to take a break from social media, consider temporarily disabling your Facebook account. However, if you want to delete it completely, you can also permanently delete your Facebook account. Here's how:
How to deactivate or delete your Facebook account
Deactivating your Facebook account will erase your profile, friends list, likes, comments, shares, chats, photos, and videos. Your profile will not be visible to anyone. If you want to use your Facebook account again, log in to your account again and restore it.
However, deleting your Facebook account will permanently erase all your data. You will no longer be able to use Facebook Messenger or log in to apps connected to your account. Note that you can disable Facebook Messenger separately from your Facebook account.
Before completely deleting your account, be sure to download your Facebook data archive. Deleting your Facebook account will not affect your Instagram profile.
How to download Facebook data from your smartphone
Before deleting your account, it's worth taking the time to archive your Facebook data. Doing so will ensure that you have a record of the accounts you follow, posts, messages, photos, and more.
- Open the Facebook app on your smartphone. "menu" Move to the section.
- "Settings and Privacy" Tap, "setting" Select one.
"Your Facebook information" Move to the section, "Download your information" Select one.
"Request download" Tap the button.
How to download Facebook data from your PC
- Log in to your Facebook account on your PC.
- Click on your account.
- From the menu "Settings and Privacy" Select, "setting" Click here.
- The Facebook information page will be displayed.
- "Download information" Next to the option 「表示」 Click the button. "Request download" Press the button.
How to disable your Facebook account from Android or iPhone
When you deactivate your account, Facebook offers two options: temporarily deactivate your account, or permanently delete it. Temporarily disabling your Facebook account is the best way to distance yourself from the platform, but if you need a permanent solution, you can delete your account.
- On the Facebook app, "menu" Move to the section.
- "Settings and Privacy" Select, "setting" Tap it.
- "Your Facebook information" Select one.
- "Account ownership and control 」 Tap, "Deactivate or delete" Select one.
- To temporarily deactivate your Facebook account, "Deactivate account" Select this option. However, if you want to completely delete your Facebook account, "Delete account" Select one.
- "to the next" Tap [this button]. Enter your password to confirm your decision.
How to delete your Facebook account from your PC
If you currently cannot access your smartphone and wish to delete your Facebook account, you can also delete it from your desktop or laptop.
- Open your Facebook account on your PC and click on your account.
- From the menu "Settings and Privacy" Select, "setting" Click here.
- "See more in the Account Center" Click here.
- From the menu "Personal information" Select one.
- "Account ownership and control" Click, "Cancel or delete account" Select one.
- To temporarily deactivate your Facebook account, "Deactivate account" Select an option. To completely delete your account, "Delete account" Select one.
- "to the next" Click. You will be prompted to enter your password for final confirmation.
How to recover a deactivated Facebook account
If you change your mind and want to restore your deactivated Facebook account, you can do so by logging back into Facebook or by using your Facebook account to log in to an app or service. Even if you temporarily deactivate your Facebook account, you can always restore it.
However, if you permanently delete your Facebook account, you will need to log back in within 30 days of deletion to recover it. If you do not log back in within 30 days, your Facebook account will be permanently deleted by the company and will not be recoverable.
Leave Facebook
Regardless of the reasons behind the decision to deactivate or permanently delete your Facebook account, taking time away from social media is undoubtedly a good thing.
Facebook is just as addictive as Instagram. If you're seriously considering deleting your Facebook account, you should also consider deleting your Instagram account.
Taking a break from these platforms allows you to focus on other things that may be more important than consuming social media content.
FAQ
Is it possible to disable Facebook Messenger without deleting my Facebook account?
No. To disable Facebook Messenger, you need to delete your Facebook account. However, you can temporarily disable your Facebook account and still use Facebook Messenger.
Does Facebook automatically delete inactive accounts?
No. Facebook does not automatically delete inactive accounts. You need to manually deactivate your account.
Can I cancel the deletion of my Facebook account?
Yes. You can log back into your account within 30 days of deletion and cancel your account deletion request.
If I disable my Facebook account, can my friends still send me messages?
Yes. If you continue to use Messenger after deactivating your account, your Facebook friends will still be able to send you messages. Your Facebook account will not be reactivated if you are using Facebook Messenger.
How long does it take to completely delete a Facebook account?
Depending on the amount of information stored on Facebook, it may take up to 90 days for your account to be deleted from Facebook's servers. However, your profile information will not be visible to others.
