Understanding Facebook Account Deactivation vs. Permanent Deletion

Learn the difference between deactivating and permanently deleting your Facebook account, and what steps to follow for each.

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Deactivating your Facebook account does not equate to permanent deletion. Instead, it temporarily suspends your profile, allowing you to reactivate it later, preserving your data. Permanent deletion is a separate process requiring explicit steps via account settings, after which data is irretrievably lost. Ensure to backup important information before proceeding with deletion if that is your intended course.