Permanently delete Facebook account: Here's how

If you no longer want to be part of Facebook, you can delete or deactivate your account with just a few clicks. In this practical tip, we will show you how to proceed here.

Instructions: Permanently delete Facebook account

If you want to completely delete your Facebook account, you can search for a long time in the settings. The right option can only be reached via this Facebook link.

1. Here you are now offered to temporarily deactivate Facebook. You should select this if you want to continue using Facebook Messenger.
2. If you click on the "Delete account" button below, your entire Facebook account with all the saved data will be deleted.
3. Follow the further instructions and confirm the process with your password. You will then be logged out.
4. However, the deletion does not take effect immediately, but only after a period of 14 days. If you log into your account again within this period, the deletion process will be canceled.
5. After the deadline, it can take up to 90 days for all of the data to be removed.

Android & iOS: Permanently delete FB on the mobile phone

As an alternative to the website version, you can also delete your own Facebook account within the app on your iPhone or smartphone. Here the option is not so hidden.

1. Start the Facebook app and tap the menu button in the top right corner.
2. Tap on the "Settings and Privacy" category below and select the "Settings" there.
3. In the "Your Facebook information" section, you will find the "Account ownership and control" category.
4. Under "Deactivation and deletion" you can "Deactivate your account" to remove all data.

Temporarily deactivate Facebook account instead of deleting - here's how

If you only want to put your account on hold for a while, you can deactivate it in the "Settings". This will make your profile and all data left behind on Facebook invisible. You can reactivate your account at any time by logging in again.

1. Open the Facebook website and log into your account.
2. Click on the small arrow at the top right and select the "Settings".
3. Select the "General" category in the navigation bar on the left, if it is not already displayed.
4. There you will find the menu item "Manage account". If you click on "Edit" here, you will find the button "Deactivate your account".
5. Click here on "Deactivate your account" and follow the further instructions.
6. Your data will now be hidden on Facebook. Reactivation is possible at any time by simply logging in again with your access data.