How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account
Learn the steps to permanently delete your Facebook account and ensure your data is removed.
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Permanently deleting Facebook involves deleting your account and data from their servers. To do this, go to 'Settings & Privacy,' select 'Settings,' click 'Your Facebook Information,' and then 'Deactivation and Deletion.' Choose 'Permanently Delete Account' and follow the prompts. Be aware that Facebook claims it may take up to 90 days to fully remove your data, and backups may still exist. Always remember that once deleted, access to your content and contacts will be lost, so download any important data beforehand.
FAQs & Answers
- What happens to my data when I delete my Facebook account? When you delete your Facebook account, your data is scheduled for deletion from Facebook's servers. However, it may take up to 90 days for the deletion process to be complete. Backups of your information may also exist after deletion.
- Can I reactivate my Facebook account after deletion? No, once you have permanently deleted your Facebook account, it cannot be reactivated and all your content, including contacts and posts, will be lost.
- How do I download my data before deleting my Facebook account? To download your Facebook data, go to 'Settings & Privacy,' select 'Settings,' then click on 'Your Facebook Information.' From there, you can choose 'Download Your Information' and follow the prompts to save your data.
- Is it possible to temporarily deactivate my Facebook account instead of deleting it? Yes, you can temporarily deactivate your Facebook account. This option allows you to take a break from Facebook while keeping your data intact, which can be reactivated anytime.