People worldwide use Facebook to connect with friends and family, and to engage in pointless debates with strangers over moderately amusing cat videos. But while some feel that the social media platform is an essential part of life, others find the data scandals and privacy issues disconcerting. For those who wish to take a break from Facebook either temporarily or permanently, instructions for deleting or deactivating your account are below. Show
Deleting your Facebook accountHow to delete your Facebook account from a browserRemoving Facebook for good is easier than you think. Follow this link to the page that allows you to end your account permanently. Click Delete Account, enter your password, and your account is gone forever. But before you do, consider downloading a copy of the information you have stored on Facebook, including photos, videos, and more. Here is an official guide from Facebook that can help. How to delete your Facebook account from the iPhone app
How to delete your Facebook account from the Android app
The cons of deleting your Facebook accountDeleting your Facebook account can certainly feel liberating. You don’t have to worry about managing your privacy or consuming seemingly endless social media content. But rather than a permanent deletion, some people prefer to take a break from Facebook by deactivating their account for the following reasons:
Can you undelete Facebook if you change your mind?Facebook says that it needs up to 90 days from the start of the deletion request to remove everything you've posted permanently. It may even keep some data in backup storage for legal issues as part of its data policy. It also offers a 30-day grace period after you erase your account. Here is how to cancel your account deletion within 30 days:
Deactivating your Facebook accountDeactivating your Facebook is a temporary measure. After you deactivate your account, your Facebook page, including your intro, photos, friends, and posts, is hidden. No one can send you friend requests either. However, your messages are still visible to their recipients. Here are some advantages of deactivating your Facebook instead of deleting it:
How to deactivate your Facebook account from a browserThe same link that allows you to erase your account also allows you to deactivate your account. Hit Deactivate Account and then enter your password to lose access to Facebook temporarily. Alternatively, you can use the following steps:
How to deactivate your Facebook account from the iPhone app
How to deactivate your Facebook account from the Android app
Tips for using Facebook safelyWe understand that some users don’t want to deactivate or delete Facebook, but still have safety concerns. There are steps you can take to better manage your privacy and security on Facebook. Here are some tips that may help: How do you remove this account is also logged into Facebook on this device?Removing saved login information from your Facebook account. Tap. in the top right of Facebook.. Scroll to the bottom and tap Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings.. Below Account, tap Password and Security.. Tap See all next to Where you're logged in.. Tap the device or browser you want to remove, then tap Log Out.. How do I remove a page from my Facebook account?How to delete a Facebook page. Log into Facebook.. Go to your Facebook pages.. Click the page you wish to delete.. Go to the page settings.. Click the “Edit” button next to “Remove page”. Select “Delete <your page name>”. Click “Delete page”. How do I delete autofill login on Facebook?Updated mobile browser experience. Tap in the top right of Facebook.. Scroll down and tap Settings.. Below Security, tap Security and Login.. Tap Save your login info.. Tap to check the device or browser you want to remove, then tap Remove Selected.. How do I remove an account from my phone?Remove a Google or other account from your phone. Open your phone's Settings app.. Tap Passwords & accounts. ... . Under "Accounts for," tap the account you want to remove. ... . To confirm, tap Remove account. ... . If this is the only Google Account on the phone, you'll need to enter your phone's pattern, PIN, or password for security.. |