Facebook’s reputation has taken a number of hits over the years with privacy and misinformation playing a big part. Whether you’ve lost trust in the site or you simply don’t find yourself logging in anymore, here’s how to delete your Facebook account. Show There are two options when it comes to shutting down your Facebook account – deleting and deactivating. In this guide, we’ll take you through the process of permanently deleting your account. However, if you’re mostly just looking to take a short break, scroll down to the bottom of the page to learn more about deactivation. It’s important to note that deleting your account will erase all of your posts, photos, videos and pages you control, along with any Oculus purchases and achievements. You also won’t be able to use Messenger anymore, and any apps you’ve been using with Facebook Login (such as Spotify or Pinterest) will need to be recovered with those websites. If you’ve come to terms with all of this, follow the steps below to delete your Facebook account permanently. If you decide that you no longer want to use Facebook, it's easy to deactivate your account. When you deactivate your account, you're hiding all of your information on Facebook. No one will be able to contact you on Facebook or view the things you've shared, including your Timeline, status updates, and photos. If you decide that you'd like to return to Facebook, you'll still be able to reactivate your account and recover your old information. To deactivate your account:
Deleting your Facebook accountDeactivating your account does not fully delete it. When you deactivate your account, Facebook saves all of your settings, photos, and information in case you decide to reactivate your account. Your information isn't gone—it's just hidden. However, it is possible to delete your account permanently with no option for recovery. You should only do this if you are absolutely sure you want to permanently delete your Facebook account. To delete your Facebook account, follow this link to the Delete My Account page. If you'd like to save photos and posts from your account, click Download Info. Then click Delete Account. When you stop using a social networking profile or website, it is a good idea to deactivate or delete your account. This will mean that your content is no longer visible online and should not be searchable online. It will also remove the risk of these accounts being used by others or hacked without you knowing. This blog gives site specific guidance about how to deactivate or delete your accounts, and what these options mean. If you deactivate your account:
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When Your Facebook account is deactivated, but you still have Messenger:
If you delete your account:
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You can either temporarily disable your account or permanently delete it. If you temporarily disable your account:
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On Twitter, you deactivate your account and it deletes permanently after 30 days. During this time your account is deactivated. Deactivation is not available on mobile devices and must be done by accessing twitter.com on the web. Before you deactivate your account, you should know: To deactivate:
SnapchatYou are only able to permanently delete your account on Snapchat. It takes 30 days for the deletion to take place, in which time your account will be deactivated. During these 30 days, your friends will not be able to contact or interact with you on Snapchat. After 30 days, your account will be permanently deleted, including your friends, Snaps, Chats and Stories. Your username will no longer be available. To delete your account:
If you change your mind in the 30 days after deleting your account you can log back into Snapchat like you normally would using your username and password. This will reactivate your account and stop your account being deleted. TikTokYou are only able to permanently delete your account on TikTok. This is permanent and irreversible. A deleted account can’t be recovered at any point. If you delete your account:
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Further resourcesOur Social Media Checklists provide all the information you need to know about deactivating or deleting accounts and you can download copies here. Can I instantly delete my Facebook account?Once you complete the deletion process, your account is immediately deactivated. However, Facebook won't let you go that easily and you will have 30 days grace period. If you wish to cancel your request, simply log in with your password and email.
What happens when I deactivate my Facebook account?If you deactivate your account:
This will mean you can access your photos, videos, friends and groups again. People can't see your timeline or find your account in a search unless you reactivate the account. Some things may remain visible (for example: private messages you have sent).
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