How to Deactivate Your Facebook Account Using the New Settings

Learn how to easily deactivate your Facebook account with the new settings. Step-by-step guide included.

Published Mar 19, 2025

Overview

In today's digital age, managing our online presence is more important than ever, and knowing how to deactivate your Facebook account in the new settings is a crucial skill for privacy-conscious users. This video provides a clear step-by-step guide for safely deactivating your Facebook account, ensuring you maintain control over your online information. Whether you're taking a break from social media or prioritizing your digital privacy, this tutorial will help you navigate the updated Facebook settings seamlessly.

Video transcript

To deactivate your Facebook account using the new settings, go to Settings & Privacy, then select Settings. Navigate to Your Facebook Information and click on Deactivation and Deletion. Choose Deactivate Account and follow the prompts to confirm. This will temporarily disable your account, and you can reactivate it anytime by logging in again. Note: You will not lose any data or content during this process, but some information may still be visible to others, like messages you sent.

Questions and answers

What happens when I deactivate my Facebook account?
When you deactivate your Facebook account, your profile is temporarily disabled, and most of your information becomes invisible to other users. However, some data like messages you sent may still be visible.
Can I reactivate my Facebook account after deactivation?
Yes, you can reactivate your Facebook account anytime by simply logging back in. Your account information and data will be restored.
Will I lose my data if I deactivate my account?
No, deactivating your account does not delete your data. All your information will be retained, and you can access it whenever you reactivate your account.
How do I access the deactivation option on Facebook?
To find the deactivation option, go to 'Settings & Privacy', then select 'Settings', and navigate to 'Your Facebook Information'. From there, you can choose 'Deactivation and Deletion' to proceed.