How To Delete Or Deactivate Your Facebook Account

How to Deactivate (and Reactivate) Facebook from a Computer:

1. Click your profile picture in the top right corner of Facebook.
2. From the dropdown menu, click "Settings & Privacy," then "Settings."
3. In the left-hand column, click "Account Ownership and Control" under "Your Facebook Information."
4. Click "Deactivation and Deletion."
5. Select "Deactivate Account" and choose the account you'd like to deactivate.
6. Follow the prompts to confirm your decision and set preferences for reactivating your account in the future.
7. Your account can be reactivated simply by logging in.

How to Delete Facebook from a Computer:

1. Click your profile picture in the top right corner of Facebook.
2. From the dropdown menu, click "Settings & Privacy," then "Settings."
3. In the left-hand column, click "Account Ownership and Control" under "Your Facebook Information."
4. Click "Deactivation and Deletion."
5. Select "Delete Account" and choose the account you'd like to delete.
6. Follow the prompts to confirm your decision.
7. Users can cancel their account deletion within 30 days by logging in to the deleted account. After 30 days, users will no longer be able to retrieve their accounts.

How to Deactivate Facebook from iOS or Android:

1. Tap the account menu on the bottom right (three horizontal lines).
2. Scroll down and tap "Settings & Privacy," then "Settings."
3. Tap "Account Ownership and Control."
4. Select "Deactivation and Deletion."
5. Choose "Deactivate Account" and select the account you wish to deactivate.
6. Follow the prompts to confirm your decision and set preferences for reactivating your account in the future.
7. You can reactivate your account at any time by logging in.

How to Delete Facebook from iOS or Android:

1. Tap the account menu on the bottom right (three horizontal lines).
2. Scroll down and tap "Settings & Privacy," then "Settings."
3. Tap "Account Ownership and Control."
4. Select "Deactivation and Deletion."
5. Choose "Delete Account" and select the account you want to delete.
6. Follow the prompts to confirm your decision.
7. Users can cancel their account deletion within 30 days by logging in to the deleted account. After 30 days, users will no longer be able to retrieve their accounts.