How to Delete Facebook Account Permanently and Temporarily

How to Delete Facebook Account Permanently and Temporarily

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November 01, 2021

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Facebook is a social media with a large number of users. Although it is still widely used, not a few users also choose to close FB accounts for various reasons, such as personal data security.

If you are one of them, then this article on how to close a FB account will help you. Here's how to permanently delete your FB account, and temporarily deactivate your FB account. Let's see below!

There are two options for leaving Facebook. The first way, delete the FB account permanently, or the second temporarily disable the account.

Permanently deleting a Facebook account means that you won't be able to use that Facebook account forever.

It's different if you deactivate your account, where you can still reactivate your account when you need it. Come on, let's discuss a complete guide on how to deactivate FB!

 How to Delete Facebook Account Permanently

Permanently closing a Facebook account will delete all data that was ever added to that account. Therefore, it is better for you to download a copy of information such as photos and posts first before deleting your FB account.

If you want to delete your FB account, follow these ways to permanently close your Facebook account:

1. Go to Facebook and log in to your account.
2. Click the down arrow in the top right corner of the page.
3. Select Settings & Privacy, then click Settings.
4. In the left column, click Your Facebook Information.
5. Select Deactivation and Removal.
6. Click Delete Account, then select Continue to Account Deletion.
7. Select Delete Account, then enter the password / password.
8. Click Continue, the FB account will be permanently deleted.

After doing how to delete a Facebook account above, there are several things you may need to know after a FB account is permanently deleted, including:

• You will not be able to reactivate the Facebook account.
• All information and data that has ever been added to Facebook will be permanently deleted.
• Can't use Facebook Messenger.
• Can't do Facebook Login for other apps.
• Influence on the Facebook Page that makes you an admin on it.
• If you use your Facebook account to log into Oculus, all your app purchase information and achievements on Oculus will be deleted and cannot be returned.

How to Reactivate a Permanently Deleted Facebook Account

When you delete an account, all account data will still be stored on Facebook servers for 30 days from the date of deletion.

If your Facebook account was deleted in the last 30 days, then you can reactivate it by following these steps:

1. Go to Facebook and log in to the account
2. Click Undelete

If 30 days have passed, your Facebook account and all the information on it will be permanently deleted, and you will no longer be able to access it.

According to Facebook, the process of deleting all posts on a FB account can take up to 90 days from the start of deletion. During this period, account information cannot be accessed by other Facebook users.

How to Temporarily Disable Facebook Account

If you don't want to close your FB account permanently, you can temporarily close your FB account. This way, you can still reactivate it when you need it.

If you want to deactivate FB, here's how to temporarily close your Facebook account:

1. Open Facebook and log in to your FB account
2. On the main profile, click the down arrow in the top right corner
3. Select Settings & Privacy, then click Settings
4. In the left column, click Your Facebook Information.
5. Select Deactivation and Removal
6. Click Deactivate Account, then select Continue to Account Deactivation

After successfully deactivating the FB account above, here are some things you need to know after the Facebook account is deactivated:

• No one can see your Facebook profile.
• Some information such as messages may still be viewable.
• Group admins can still see your posts and comments.
• You will not be able to use your FB account to access Oculus.
• Affects the page (Facebook Page) that makes you an admin on it.

Reactivate Facebook Account

You can reactivate your FB account whenever you want by logging back into your Facebook account. But remember, you must have access to the email or mobile number used to log in to Facebook to complete the process of reactivating your account.

Conclusion

You already know the tutorial on how to permanently delete a Facebook account and temporarily deactivate a FB account. Now the choice is yours, whether you want to delete it or just disable it.

Whatever your choice, it's okay if you want to distance yourself from social media by deleting a personal account on FB.

However, if you have a business, don't let your business Facebook account be disabled too. The reason is, social media is currently an effective way to attract customers.