top of page
Writer's pictureKristian Darl Fronda

How to deactivate my Facebook Account

Updated: May 15


Introduction


Due to privacy concerns and questions about the impact of social media on mental health, more and more people in today's digital environment decide to completely deactivate their Facebook accounts. It is crucial to understand that all profile information, including posts, videos, and photos, is deleted when an account is deleted, and that information cannot be recovered. 


This guide attempts to give a thorough, yet effective, description of the account deactivation procedure, including step-by-step directions to guarantee a seamless process without permanently deleting your account. Users can take clear, calm control of their digital imprint and easily handle the deactivation process by following these instructions


Initiating Account Deactivation on Desktop



Enter your username and password to access your Facebook account.


login

Step 2: Navigate to the Menu


Click the profile in the top-right corner on Facebook.


go to menu

Step 3: Navigate to Settings & Privacy


Click “Settings & privacy” on the menu. Another menu will expand.


go to Settings & Privacy

Step 4: Navigate to Settings 


Click “Settings” on the menu. This opens all of your Facebook settings.


go to settings

Step 5: Navigate to Accounts Center 


Click “See more in the Accounts Center”. This opens the Account Center Page.


navigate to accounts center

Step 6: Navigate to Personal Details


Click “Personal Details”. 


navigate to Personal Details

Step 7: Navigate to Account Ownership and Control


Click “Account Ownership and Control” to view more details. 


navigate to Account Ownership and Control


Click “Deactivation or deletion” to view more details. 


select Deactivation or Deletion

Step 9: Select the Account or Profile


Click Facebook Account or the right arrow to expand the options.


select the Account or Profile

Step 10: Select Deactivate Account


Click the Deactivation option to deactivate your account and click the continue button.


select Deactivate Account

Step 11: Confirm Your Password


Insert password to confirm deactivation and select continue button.


confirm Your Password

Step 12: Select the Deactivation Reason


Select the deactivation reason and click the continue button.


select the Deactivation Reason

Step 13: Reactivate Account ( Optional )


If you decide to reactivate your account in the future, you can do so by simply logging back into Facebook using your email address and password.


reactivate Account ( Optional )

Step 14: Confirm the Temporary Account Deactivation


Click the Deactivate my account to temporarily deactivate the account.


Confirm the Temporary Account Deactivation





Initiating Account Deactivation on Mobile 



Log in to your Facebook account by entering your username and password.


Login to Your Account

Step 2: Navigate to the Menu


Click the menu icon in the top-right corner on Facebook.


Navigate to the Menu

Step 3: Navigate to Settings & Privacy


Click “Settings & privacy” on the menu. Another menu will expand


Navigate to Settings & Privacy

Step 4: Navigate to Settings 


Click “Settings” on the menu. This opens all of your Facebook settings.


Navigate to Settings 

Step 5: Navigate to Accounts Center 


Click “See more in the Accounts Center”. This opens the Account Center Page.


Navigate to Accounts Center 

Step 6: Navigate to Personal Details


Click “Personal details”. 


Navigate to Personal Details

Step 7: Navigate to Account Ownership and Control


Click “Account Ownership and Control” to view more details. 


Navigate to Account Ownership and Control


Click “Deactivation or deletion” to view more details. 


Select Deactivation or Deletion

Step 9: Select the Account or Profile


Click Facebook Account or the right arrow to expand the options.


Select the Account or Profile

Step 10: Select Deactivate Account


Click the Deactivation option to deactivate your account and click the continue button.


Select Deactivate Account

Step 11: Confirm Your Password


Insert password to confirm deactivation and select continue button.


Confirm Your Password

Step 12: Select the Deactivation Reason


Select the deactivation reason and click the continue button.


Select the Deactivation Reason

Step 13: Reactivate Account ( Optional )


If you decide to reactivate your account in the future, you can do so by simply logging back into Facebook using your email address and password.


Reactivate Account ( Optional )

Step 14: Confirm the Temporary Account Deactivation


Click the Deactivate my account to temporarily deactivate the account.


Confirm the Temporary Account Deactivation

Conclusion


The methods outlined above will assist you deal with the complex process of deactivating your Facebook account, regardless of the reason. Consider this approach to be more than simply a security measure; it's also a type of mental health awareness and digital self-care.


Moreover, this procedure is a continuous approach to digital hygiene rather than a one-time solution. You can reactivate your account at any time by visiting the Accounts Centre or logging in to Facebook using your email address, phone number, and password.


18 views0 comments

Comments


bottom of page