How to Deactivate Facebook on Your Phone: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to easily deactivate your Facebook account on your phone with our simple step-by-step guide.

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To deactivate Facebook on your phone, open the Facebook app, tap the three lines in the top-right corner, scroll down, and go to Settings & Privacy > Settings. Under the Account Settings, select Personal and Account Information, then Account Ownership and Control. Choose Deactivation and Deletion, and select Deactivate Account. Follow the prompts to confirm. Your account will be temporarily disabled, and you can reactivate it anytime by logging in again.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens when I deactivate my Facebook account? When you deactivate your Facebook account, your profile and all information associated with it becomes temporarily hidden. You can reactivate it at any time by logging back in.
  2. Can I reactivate my Facebook account after deactivating it? Yes, you can easily reactivate your Facebook account by simply logging back in to the app or website.
  3. Will my messages remain in Messenger if I deactivate my Facebook account? Yes, your messages will remain in Messenger even after deactivating your Facebook account, allowing you to access them when you reactivate.
  4. Is deactivating my Facebook account the same as deleting it? No, deactivating your account temporarily hides your profile and information, whereas deleting it permanently removes all your data from Facebook.