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1 Step 1: Download your data
Step 1: Download your data
Photos, posts, messages, ads-of-interest. Request download before deletion. Takes hours to days.
Settings → Your information → Download profile information
Pick categories or all. Email when ready.
2 Step 2: Unlink connected apps first
Step 2: Unlink connected apps first
Sites you use 'Login with Facebook' on lose access when account is deleted. Either set up direct passwords first or accept losing access.
Settings → Apps and Websites
Lists everything connected. Set up alternative logins.
Important apps: switch to email login
Set password on each before deletion.
3 Step 3: Decide: deactivate or delete
Step 3: Decide: deactivate or delete
Deactivation hides profile; reactivate any time. Deletion is permanent after 30 days.
Deactivate (reversible)
Profile hidden. Messenger still works.
Delete (permanent after 30 days)
Everything gone. Includes Messenger.
4 Step 4: Navigate to Account Center
Step 4: Navigate to Account Center
Meta now bundles Facebook/Instagram in 'Account Center.' Settings → Account Center → Personal details → Account ownership and control → Deactivation or deletion.
Account Center → Account ownership and control
Modern path. Different from old direct settings.
5 Step 5: Confirm + wait 30 days
Step 5: Confirm + wait 30 days
Click delete, confirm password, agree to terms. Account deletes after 30 days unless you log in (cancels deletion).
Don't log in during 30 days
Login cancels deletion. Stay logged out.
Remove Facebook app from phone
Removes accidental login risk.
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