How Long Does Facebook Take to Permanently Delete a Deactivated Account?

Learn when Facebook permanently deletes your deactivated account and how the process works.

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Facebook does not automatically delete a deactivated account. When you deactivate your account, it's hidden from view but not deleted. You can reactivate it anytime by logging back in. If you want to delete your account permanently, you must request deletion through your settings. Once requested, Facebook provides a 30-day grace period to cancel the deletion. If not canceled, the account and all associated data will be permanently deleted after this period.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens to my data when I deactivate my Facebook account? When you deactivate your Facebook account, your data is not deleted; it is simply hidden from view. You can reactivate your account at any time to regain access to your data.
  2. Can I recover my Facebook account after deactivating it? Yes, you can recover your Facebook account by simply logging back in. This will reactivate your account and restore all your previous data.
  3. How do I permanently delete my Facebook account? To permanently delete your Facebook account, you need to go to your account settings and request deletion. Once requested, you have a 30-day grace period during which you can cancel the deletion.
  4. What happens if I don’t reactivate my account within the grace period? If you do not reactivate your account within the 30-day grace period after requesting deletion, your account and all associated data will be permanently deleted.