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Deactivate your Facebook account rather than deleting it for a less drastic version of stepping away.Sean Gallup/Getty Images- You can deactivate or delete your Facebook account in the Settings tab.
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- When you deactivate Facebook, people will not be able to see your timeline or find your account.
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If you need a temporary or permanent break from Facebook, there are options beyond simply logging out of your account. You can deactivate or delete your Facebook account in the settings section of the social media platform in just a few clicks.
Deactivating Facebook will hide your timeline and account from anyone trying to view it. You can reactivate it at any time by logging back in, and all your data will be preserved.
But if you're planning on permanently deleting Facebook, saving your personal information like photos and status updates before deleting your account for good is important, since it will be erased.
Here's what you need to deactivate or delete your Facebook account, and what you should know when doing either.
How to temporarily deactivate a Facebook account1. On Facebook, click the down arrow at the top-right of the screen.
2. Click Settings & privacy, then Settings.
3. Go to the Your Facebook Information tab.
4. Click Deactivation and deletion.
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Click the circle next to Deactivate account, then Continue to account deactivation. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm deactivation.
Deactivating your Facebook account means you can't access your photos, videos, friends, and groups — and no one will be able to see your timeline — until you reactivate the account.
You can reactivate your account at any time by simply logging back into Facebook. Log back into Facebook using your previous email address or mobile number.
How to delete a Facebook account1. On Facebook, click the down arrow at the top-right of the screen.
2. Click Settings & privacy, then Settings.
3. Go to the Your Facebook Information tab and click Deactivation and deletion.
4. Click the circle next to Delete account, then Continue to account deletion.
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How to Delete Your Facebook Account
Recent events, or just the general state of social media, might have you contemplating a break from Facebook. That's not an option for everyone; in that case, tighten up your account settings.
But if you've finally had enough and can't take Facebook anymore, you can extricate yourself. Here's how to delete Facebook.
How to Deactivate Facebook
Facebook gives you two options: deactivate or delete.
The first couldn't be easier. On the desktop, click the menu at the top-right of your screen with your profile picture on it to select Settings & Privacy > Settings. On the left, click Privacy > Your Facebook Information. Scroll down, and you'll see Deactivation and Deletion at the bottom.
(Here's the direct link(Opens in a new window).)
If you're on your iPhone or Android device, tap the menu at lower right, then the gear icon at top, then navigate to Access and Control > Deactivation and deletion.
Facebook doesn't take deactivation lightly—it'll do whatever it can to keep you around, including emotional blackmail about how much your friends will miss you.
"Deactivation" is not the same as leaving Facebook permanently. Yes, your timeline will disappear, you won't have access to the site or your account, friends can't post or contact you, and you'll lose access to all those third-party services that use (or require) Facebook for login. But Facebook does not delete the account. Why? So you'll be able to reactivate(Opens in a new window) it later. It says so as you deactivate: "This can be temporary." And you can still use Facebook Messenger.
Just in case that reactivation isn't going to happen, download a copy of all your data(Opens in a new window) on Facebook—posts, photos, videos, chats, and so on—from the menu for Settings & Privacy > Settings > Privacy > Your Facebook Information > Download Profile information.
What you find might surprise you.
How to Permanently Delete Facebook
To delete your Facebook account fully and forever, go to facebook.com/help/delete_account(Opens in a new window). Just be aware that, per the Facebook data use policy(Opens in a new window), "After you remove information from your profile or delete your account, copies of that information may remain viewable elsewhere to the extent it has been shared with others, it was otherwise distributed pursuant to your privacy settings, or it was copied or stored by other users."
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Translation: If you wrote a comment on a friend's status update or photo, it will remain even after you delete your own profile. Some of your posts and pictures may hang around for as long as 90 days after deletion, as well, though only on Facebook servers—not live on the site.
There is a deletion grace period of 30 days. That means you'll have a month to come back to Facebook before it really gets rid of your account, in case you change your mind.
It's just one more way Facebook cares.
How to Delete or Memorialize Facebook for Others
You can't delete someone else's account without being able to sign into it. But you can get others kicked off—underage kids in particular, since Facebook bans kids under 13 to comply with federal law(Opens in a new window).
To notify Facebook about a user under 13, report the account(Opens in a new window). If Facebook can "reasonably verify" the account belongs to someone who's underage, it deletes the account instantly, without informing anyone.
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There's a separate form to request the removal of accounts for people who are medically incapacitated(Opens in a new window) and unable to use Facebook.
For this to work, the requester must prove they are the guardian of the person in question (such as holding power of attorney) as well as provide an official note from a doctor or medical facility that spells out the incapacitation. Redact any info necessary to keep some privacy, such as medical account numbers and addresses.
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When a user has passed away, a legacy contact(Opens in a new window)—a Facebook friend or relative designated by the account owner before they died—can obtain access to the deceased person's timeline, once approved by Facebook. The legacy contact may need to provide a link to an obituary or other documentation such as a death certificate. Facebook can "memorialize" the page(Opens in a new window), so the deceased's timeline lives on under the control of the legacy contact. That person can't post as the deceased but will be able to manage the profile pic and cover photo, manage any tribute posts made by other friends, and handle new friend requests made of the deceased.
The page will say "Remembering" above the person's name.
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If the legacy contact prefers, though, they can have the page removed permanently(Opens in a new window).
You can designate a legacy contact person to handle your account after your passing by going to Settings & Privacy > Settings > click on your name > Memorialization Settings. Type in a friend's name to find their Facebook profile, then click Add. Next, click Send so the person gets a notification. (You can also go here to remove or change an existing legacy contact.)
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Once you pick a legacy contact (and you can select only one), you'll get a notification every year from Facebook to double-check that the contact should stay the same.
You have the option to ensure that after you die, if the legacy contact does report you as deceased to Facebook, your account gets deleted—even if the legacy contact wants the account to be memorialized.
That's a good way to take control from the great beyond.
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We're updating Facebook settings, so settings may vary from user to user.
If you delete or deactivate your account, all of its profiles will be deleted or deactivated along with it.
Learn more about how to delete or deactivate an individual profile.
You can temporarily deactivate your account and restore it at any time.
How to deactivate an account using Facebook settings?
Log in to Facebook from a computer.
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the Facebook window.
Select Settings & Privacy and then Settings.
Click Privacy and then Your Facebook Information.
Click Deactivate and delete.
Select Deactivate account, click Proceed to deactivate account and follow the instructions to confirm the deactivation.
You can temporarily deactivate your account and restore it at any time.
How to deactivate an account using Facebook settings?
Click the icon in the upper right corner of the Facebook window.
Scroll down and select Settings & Privacy and then Settings.
Select Personal and account information.
Click Account Management.
Click Deactivate and delete.
Select Deactivate account, click Proceed to deactivate account and follow the instructions to confirm the deactivation.
When your account is deactivated:
Your profile is hidden from other people.
Some information, such as messages you have sent to your friends, may still be available.
Friends can still see your name in their friends list (only your friends and only in the friends list).
Group admins can still see your posts and comments along with your name.
You will not be able to use your Facebook account to access Oculus Products and view information related to the Oculus platform.
Pages that only you manage will also be deactivated. Other people will not be able to see or find deactivated Pages. If you want to keep the Page, give someone else full control over it. This will only deactivate your account.
If you do not choose to deactivate your Messenger account or are not logged into Messenger during the deactivation of your Facebook account, your Messenger account will remain active.
Learn more about how to deactivate your Messenger account.
When your Facebook account is deactivated but you are still using Messenger:
You can still chat with your friends on Messenger.
Your Facebook profile photo will still be visible in Messenger conversations.
Other people may be looking for you to send a message.
Reactivating your account
You can restore a deactivated Facebook account at any time. To do this, sign in to Facebook or another site with your Facebook account. To complete the reactivation, you will need access to the email address or mobile phone number you use to sign in.
If you alone have full control of a deactivated Page, you can restore the Page after you reactivate your Facebook account.
Learn more about how to permanently delete an account.
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If you delete or deactivate your account, all of its profiles will be deleted or deactivated along with it. Learn more about how to delete or deactivate an individual profile.
If you deactivate your account:
You can reactivate it at any time.
People won't see your timeline and won't be able to find you.
Some information may remain visible to other people (for example, messages you send).
You will not be able to use your Facebook account to access Oculus Products and view information related to the Oculus platform.
If you delete your account:
You will not be able to regain access to it.
We will delete your account a few days after you submit your request. If you log into your Facebook account during this time, the deletion request will be cancelled.
Certain information, such as chat history, is not stored in your account. This means that your friends will still have access to the messages you send even after you delete your account.
Copies of some materials (such as journal entries) may remain in our database, but all personal identifiers will be removed from them.
If you use a Facebook account to sign in to your Oculus device, deleting it will also delete information related to the Oculus platform, including your in-app purchases and achievements. In addition, you will no longer be able to return apps and will lose all Oculus store coupons.
We are updating Facebook settings, so they may vary from user to user.
If you delete or deactivate your account, all of its profiles will be deleted or deactivated along with it. Learn more about how to delete or deactivate an individual profile.
You can temporarily deactivate your account and restore it at any time.
How to deactivate an account using Facebook settings?
Log in to Facebook from a computer.
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the Facebook window.
Select Settings & Privacy and then Settings.
Click Privacy and then Your Facebook Information.
Click Deactivate and delete.
Select Deactivate account, click Proceed to deactivate account and follow the instructions to confirm the deactivation.
You can temporarily deactivate your account and restore it at any time.
How to deactivate an account using Facebook settings?
Click the icon in the upper right corner of the Facebook window.
Scroll down and select Settings & Privacy and then Settings.
Select Personal and account information.
Click Account Management.
Click Deactivate and delete.
Select Deactivate account, click Proceed to deactivate account and follow the instructions to confirm the deactivation.
When your account is deactivated:
Your profile is hidden from other people.
Some information, such as messages you have sent to your friends, may still be available.
Friends can still see your name in their friends list (only your friends and only in the friends list).
Group admins can still see your posts and comments along with your name.
You will not be able to use your Facebook account to access Oculus Products and view information related to the Oculus platform.
Pages that only you manage will also be deactivated. Other people will not be able to see or find deactivated Pages. If you want to keep the Page, give someone else full control over it. This will only deactivate your account.
If you do not choose to deactivate your Messenger account or are not logged into Messenger during the deactivation of your Facebook account, your Messenger account will remain active. Learn more about how to deactivate your Messenger account.
When your Facebook account is deactivated but you are still using Messenger:
You can still chat with your friends on Messenger.
Your Facebook profile photo will still be visible in Messenger conversations.
Other people may be looking for you to send a message.
Reactivating your account
You can restore a deactivated Facebook account at any time. To do this, sign in to Facebook or another site with your Facebook account. To complete the reactivation, you will need access to the email address or mobile phone number you use to sign in.
If you alone have full control of a deactivated Page, you can restore the Page after you reactivate your Facebook account.
Learn more about how to permanently delete an account.
You can reactivate your account at any time by logging in to Facebook or another site with your Facebook account.
You will need access to the email or mobile number you use to sign in. If you cannot remember your password, request a new one. If you don't have access to the email associated with your account, learn how to recover your account.
If you delete or deactivate your account, all of its profiles may be deleted or deactivated along with it. Learn more about how to delete or deactivate individual profiles.
What happens if you delete your Facebook account permanently?
You will not be able to reactivate your account.
Your profile, photos, posts, videos and other content will be permanently deleted.
You will no longer be able to use Facebook Messenger.
You won't be able to use Facebook Login with other apps and websites, such as Spotify and Pinterest. To recover your accounts, you may need to contact support for those apps and websites.
Some information, such as messages you send to your friends, may still be available even after you delete your account. Copies of the messages you send are stored in your friends' inbox.
If you use a Facebook account to sign in to your Oculus device, deleting your Oculus device will also delete information related to the Oculus platform, including your in-app purchases and achievements. In addition, you will no longer be able to return apps and will lose all Oculus store coupons.
What if I want to stop using Facebook for a while without deleting all my content?
If you want to take a break from Facebook, you can temporarily deactivate your account.
However:
People will not be able to see or open your Facebook profile.
Your photos, posts and videos will not be deleted.
You will not lose your ability to use Facebook Messenger. In conversations, your profile photo will be visible, and people who want to start a conversation with you will be able to find you by name. Your Facebook friends will still be able to send you messages.
You can use the Facebook Login feature in other apps such as Spotify, Pinterest and Facebook Games.
You will not be able to use your Facebook account to access Oculus Products and view information related to the Oculus platform.
You can return to Facebook at any time.
Learn more about how to temporarily deactivate an account.
How do I permanently delete my Facebook account?
We are updating Facebook settings, so they may vary from user to user.
How do I delete my Facebook account using Facebook settings?
To permanently delete an account:
Log in to Facebook from a computer.
Click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the Facebook window.
Select Settings & Privacy and then Settings.
Click Your information on Facebook.
Click Deactivate and delete.
Select Delete Account and click Continue with Delete Account.
Click Delete Account, enter your password and select Continue.
Can I cancel the account deletion?
You can restore your account within 30 days after deletion. After that, it and all information associated with it will be deleted without the possibility of recovery.
It may take up to 90 days for your content to be completely removed. While we delete this information, it will not be available to anyone on Facebook.
After this period, a copy of your information may be stored in backup storage, which we use to recover data lost in the event of a natural disaster, software error, etc. We may also retain your information to resolve legal issues, in case of violation of the terms use or for purposes intended to prevent harm.
