It may be time to delete Facebook after you’ve been scrolling through your timeline only to see the same messages from people left, right, and center. Or maybe you want a break from this social media giant that has come to dominate our lives.
Whatever your reasons, one thing’s certain: it's simple. It will only take you 6 easy steps.
Table of Contents
Procedure on How to Delete Facebook Through Facebook Settings
Step 1 - Go to Profile Picture
Step 2 - Go to Settings
Step 3 - View Your Facebook Information
Step 4 - Navigate to the Deletion Area
Step 5 - Choose Delete Account
Step 6 - Confirm Account Deletion
Alternative Steps - Delete Account From Accounts Center
2. Select Settings & Privacy, then click Settings.
3. Click Accounts Center at the top left of your screen.
4. Click Personal details, under Account Settings.
5. Click Account ownership and control.
6. Click Deactivation or deletion.
7. Choose the account or profile you want to delete.
8. Select Delete account.
9. Click Continue, then follow the instructions to confirm.
Additional Questions
How Long Until Facebook Deletes Your Data?
If it's been less than 30 days since you initiated the deletion, you can cancel your account deletion. After 30 days, your account and all your information will be permanently deleted, and you won't be able to retrieve your information.
Deleting everything you've posted may take up to 90 days from the beginning of the deletion process. While the information is being deleted, it's not accessible to others using Facebook.
Copies of your information may remain after the 90 days in backup storage used to recover in a disaster, software error, or other data loss event. They may also keep your information for legal issues, terms of use violations, or harm prevention efforts. Learn more about this in their Privacy Policy.
To cancel your account deletion:
- Log into your Facebook account within 30 days of deleting your account.
- Click Cancel Deletion.
Can I Delete the Facebook Account of Friends or Family?
If your friend or family member is irreversibly mentally or physically unable to maintain their Facebook account, they may be able to help you remove it.
- For a child under 13: Members must be at least 13 years old. If you believe there is a child under the age of 13 using Facebook, you can report the account.
- For someone over 13: You can submit a request. Facebook will review your information and let you know what action they can take. Remember that this form should only be used to report medically incapacitated users.
- They don't consider someone who is in rehab or prison to be incapacitated. If you're a member of law enforcement and would like to report someone on Facebook who is currently imprisoned, you can submit a request.
The process for other types of users is as follows:
- Learn what to do if you've lost access to your account.
- Here's how to report a hacked account.
- Here's how to report a deceased user.
How to Delete a Facebook Page
To delete a Facebook page when you have Facebook Access with full control:
- Log into Facebook, then click your profile photo in the top right.
- Click See all Profiles, then select the Page you want to switch to.
- Click your Page photo in the top right.
- Click Settings & privacy, then click Settings.
- Click Privacy in the left menu, then click Facebook Page information.
- Next to Deactivation and deletion, click View.
- Select Delete Page, then click Continue and follow the steps. You may be asked to re-enter your password.
Additional Reading: Delete or Cancel Deletion of Your Facebook Page on Facebook Help Center
How to Delete a Facebook Group
To delete a Facebook group that you admin:
- Go to Facebook Groups and select your group.
- Click Members (for private groups) or People (for public groups) at the group's top. You might need to select More first.
- Click Options (three dots) next to each member's name and select Remove member (for private groups) or Ban from group (for public groups).
- Click Confirm.
- Once you’ve removed the other members, click Options (three dots) next to your name and select Leave group. Click Leave Group again to confirm.
Note: Group members aren't notified; deleting a group is permanent. You can pause the group if you wish to return to it.
Additional Reading: How Do I Delete a Facebook Group that I Admin on Facebook Help Center
How to Delete Facebook Conclusion
In the modern age of social media, it’s almost impossible to imagine life without logging onto Facebook for our daily dose of news and entertainment. But if you had a change of heart and wanted to delete Facebook, you have the option, and it’s easier than you might think!
We reviewed how to delete Facebook in 6 easy steps. After deleting, you'll be more likely to protect your privacy, personal information, digital security, and mental health from potential threats online.