How to permanently delete your Facebook account on your phone and computer.
Permanently deleting a Facebook account occurs when a user no longer uses Facebook, or when deleting this Facebook account to switch to another Facebook account.
When you permanently delete your Facebook account, it means you no longer exist on Facebook and others will not be able to find you. At that point, all your Facebook account data will also be lost and untraceable.
Things to note when deleting a Facebook account
- Once your Facebook account reactivation period expires, you cannot recover it.
- All information posted to your Facebook page, including posts, images, videos, and links, will be deleted from your profile. Therefore, you need to download a copy of your Facebook data.
- Messenger is not working. If you still want to use Messenger, you can only do so by temporarily disabling your Facebook account .
- Applications that previously used a linked Facebook account will no longer be usable.
- Messages you send to others may still appear in their Messenger inbox.
1. Instructions on how to permanently delete Facebook on your phone.
Step 1: Access the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines icon ≡ > Settings & Privacy > Settings .
Step 2: Scroll down to Your Information on Facebook > Account Ownership and Control > Deactivate and Delete .
Step 3: To delete your Facebook account, select Delete account > Continue deleting account . You will then see the interface with instructions on what to do when permanently deleting your Facebook account; click Delete account .
Step 4: Enter your Facebook account password and note that the Facebook account reactivation period is 30 days from the date of deletion. Click "Delete account" to confirm and you're done.
2. How to permanently delete Facebook on a computer
Step 1: On your computer, you can access the Facebook delete link .
Step 2: Tap the triangle icon ▼ and then select Settings & Privacy > Settings .
Step 3: Click on Your Information on your PC , then look at the content next to it > Disable and delete .
Step 4: Click on Delete account > Continue deleting account > Delete account .
Step 5: Enter your Facebook account password to confirm account deletion.
Facebook gives users a period of time before their account is permanently deleted. Therefore, during this time, you are not allowed to access your Facebook account again. Additionally, when deciding to delete Facebook, you will also need to download your Facebook data such as photos and messages. This article will guide you on how to permanently delete Facebook on your computer.
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