Once the pinnacle of social networking, Facebook’s popularity has waned amidst privacy concerns and scandals. Today, alternatives like Instagram and TikTok reign supreme. If you’re ready to bid farewell to Facebook, here’s how:
Preparation Steps Before Deleting Your Account
To delete your Facebook account, begin by backing up and downloading your data, and revoking third-party access. Here’s how:
1. Back up and Download Data
- Go to Facebook and click your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Access Settings & privacy and then select Settings.
- In the sidebar, choose Download your information, then click Continue.
- Next, click Download or transfer information.
- Select the desired profile and click Next.
- Choose between Available files or Specific files. (Specific files allow you to select desired files while Available files encompass all data except data logs.)
- Select files for download by checking the boxes next to them and then click Next when finished.
- Choose Download to device and click Next.
- On the next screen, select Date range, Format, and Media Quality.
- Click Create Files to begin your download.
2. Disconnect Third-party Apps
- To disconnect third-party apps, click the profile icon at the top right corner.
To streamline your Facebook account removal process, follow these steps:
- Access Settings & privacy, then choose Settings.
- Under Your Activity in the left sidebar, navigate to Apps and websites.
- Click Remove next to the apps you wish to unlink from your Facebook account.
- In the confirmation pop-up, select Remove.
Keep in mind that removing these apps may reset your data, so consider signing up with an email address and relinking your data if necessary.
Delete Your Facebook Account on the Website
Now, let’s dive into the main task. Follow these steps to permanently delete your Facebook account:
Deleting your Facebook account will also remove Messenger and all associated messages and conversations.Go to your profile icon > Settings & privacy > Settings.Click on Accounts Center, then select Personal details.Choose Account ownership and control, then Deactivation and deletion.Select the account for deletion.Choose Delete account and click Continue.Select a reason for deletion, then Continue.Enter your Facebook password and click Continue.
We also advise clearing your browser cache and history to automatically log out of all web apps linked to your Facebook account.
Delete Facebook Account on Mobile (Android & iOS)
- Launch the Facebook app and tap the hamburger menu in the top or bottom left corner.
- Access Settings & privacy and choose Settings from the menu.
- Tap Accounts Center at the top.
- Here, tap Personal details and navigate to Account ownership and control.
- Choose the Deactivation or Deletion option.
- Select the Facebook account you want to deactivate.
- Choose Delete account and tap Continue.
- State your reason for deactivating and press Continue.
- Enter your password and press Continue.
- On the last page, tap Delete account.
That’s how to delete your Facebook account effortlessly! These steps initiate the deletion process, though your profile won’t be instantly removed from Mark Zuckerberg’s platform.
After 30 days, your account will be deleted. Please refrain from logging in if you’ve decided to proceed. Once deleted, account recovery will not be possible.
To deactivate your Facebook Messenger account and stop message notifications, follow this detailed guide. While Facebook was once popular, its appeal has waned with its widespread availability. This trend is observable across various websites and social media platforms, including Reddit.
If you found this guide helpful, share your reason for quitting Facebook in the comments below.
Pritam Chopra is a seasoned IT professional and a passionate blogger hailing from the dynamic realm of technology. With an insatiable curiosity for all things tech-related, Pritam has dedicated himself to exploring and unraveling the intricacies of the digital world.
