How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer

Delete Facebook account permanently when users no longer want to use Facebook, or delete this Facebook account to switch to another Facebook account. When we delete Facebook permanently, it means that you no longer exist on Facebook and others will not find you. At that time, all your Facebook account data will no longer exist for others to find.

Instructions to delete Facebook account permanently

Note when deleting Facebook account

  • After the Facebook account reactivation period expires, you cannot get it back.
  • All information posted on Facebook including posts, images, videos, links will be deleted from your personal page. Therefore, you need to download a copy of your Facebook data.
  • Messenger is not available. If you still want to use Messenger, you can only temporarily lock Facebook .
  • Apps that use previously linked Facebook accounts will no longer be available.
  • Messages you send to others may still end up in their Messenger.

1. Instructions to permanently delete Facebook on your phone

Step 1: Access the Facebook app and tap on the 3-dash icon ≡ > Settings & privacy > Settings .

How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer
How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer

Step 2: Scroll down to Your Facebook Information > Account Ownership and Control >  Deactivation and Deletion .

How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer
How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer

Step 3: To delete your Facebook account, select Delete account >  Continue to delete account . Now you will see the interface of what to do when permanently deleting Facebook, click Delete account .

How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer
How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer

Step 4: Enter your Facebook account password and note that the Facebook reactivation period is 30 days from the date of deletion. Click Delete account to agree and you're done.

How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer
How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer
How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer

Video tutorial on deleting Facebook on phone

2. How to permanently delete Facebook on computer

Step 1: On Facebook computer you can access the link to delete Facebook .

Step 2: Tap the triangle icon ▼ and select Settings & privacy > Settings .

How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer

Step 3: Click on Your information on PC and then look at the content next to it > Disable and delete .

How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer

Step 4: Click  Delete account > Continue to delete account >  Delete account .

How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer

Step 5: Enter your Facebook account password to agree to delete your account.

How to delete Facebook account permanently on phone, computer

Video tutorial on how to delete Facebook permanently

Facebook will give users a period of time before the account is officially deleted completely. Therefore, during this period, you are not allowed to access your Facebook account again. In addition, when deciding to delete Facebook, you also need to download Facebook data such as photos, messages... The following article will guide readers on how to permanently delete Facebook on the computer.

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