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How to Delete Your Facebook Account

Delete Your Facebook Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

⚡ Difficulty: Medium 🕐 ~10 minutes 🛡ī¸ Free guide

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Step-by-Step Instructions

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Step 1

Sign in to your Facebook account.

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Step 2

Click on the down arrow in the top right corner and select 'Settings'.

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Step 3

Select 'Your Facebook Information' in the left sidebar.

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Step 4

Click on 'Deactivation and Deletion'.

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Step 5

Choose 'Delete Account' and follow the on-screen instructions.

⚠ī¸ What Happens

  • Loss of profile, posts, photos, and other content
  • Deactivation of Messenger account
  • Removal from friend lists and groups

ℹī¸ Account Info

  • Deletion type: self-service
  • Recovery period: 30 days
  • Data retention: Indefinite (except for certain data)
  • Founded: 2004
  • Monthly users: 2.91 billion

📝 Important Notes

You can delete your Facebook account yourself — this is a self-service process (rated moderate — takes a bit of digging through settings). After deletion: loss of profile, posts, photos, and other content; deactivation of messenger account; removal from friend lists and groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover my Facebook account after deletion?

You have 30 days after deletion to recover your account.

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