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

Learn how to easily deactivate your Facebook page using the app on your phone with this quick guide.

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To deactivate a Facebook page on your phone, open the Facebook app and tap the ‘Menu’ icon (three horizontal lines). Go to ‘Pages’ and select the page you want to deactivate. Tap on ‘Settings’ (gear icon) from the top right, choose ‘General’, and scroll down to ‘Remove Page’. Tap ‘Delete [Page Name]’ and confirm by selecting ‘Delete Page’. Your page will be deactivated and removed after 14 days if no further action is taken. Ensure you want to proceed as this removal is permanent.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I deactivate my Facebook page on a computer? To deactivate your Facebook page on a computer, log into Facebook and go to your page. Click on 'Settings' in the left sidebar, select 'General', and scroll down to 'Remove Page'. Click 'Delete [Page Name]', then confirm your choice.
  2. Can I reactivate a deactivated Facebook page? Yes, you can reactivate a deactivated Facebook page within 14 days of deactivation by simply logging back into the page and following the prompts to restore it.
  3. What happens when I deactivate my Facebook page? When you deactivate your Facebook page, it will become unviewable to the public and you cannot access it until it is reactivated. However, it remains on Facebook for 14 days before permanent deletion.
  4. Is there a difference between deactivating and deleting a Facebook page? Yes, deactivating a Facebook page only makes it temporarily inaccessible. Deleting a page removes it permanently after 14 days, with no option for recovery.