How to Delete or Deactivate Your Facebook Account (Mobile & Desktop)

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If you’re ready to take a break or say goodbye to Facebook, here’s how to delete or deactivate your account. I’ll walk you through both mobile and desktop steps.

On Mobile (iPhone/Android)

  1. Open Facebook and go to the menu (bottom right on iPhone).
  2. Scroll to Account Center (in the Meta section) and tap on it.
  3. Go to Personal Details and select Account Ownership and Control.
  4. Choose Deactivation or Deletion.
    • Deactivation is temporary.
    • Deletion is permanent (but you’ve got 30 days to change your mind).
  5. Hit Continue, pick a reason for leaving, then download your data if you want.
  6. Enter your password to confirm, and hit Delete or Deactivate.

And boom—you’re done on mobile!

On Desktop

  1. Log into Facebook and click on Account (top right).
  2. Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings.
  3. On the left, find Account Center, and open Personal Details.
  4. Click on Account Ownership and Control and choose Deactivation or Deletion.
  5. Pick the account you want to delete or deactivate, follow the prompts, and confirm with your password.

That’s it! Simple steps to delete or deactivate your account on both devices.

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