People delete their Facebook accounts for various reasons, including taking a social media break, privacy concerns, cyberbullying, and prioritizing their mental health. Regardless of the reason, this process takes a few minutes, and we’ll guide you on how to delete your Facebook account permanently on mobile, whether it’s an Android or an iPhone.
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How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account on iPhone
- Navigate to your Facebook app.
- In the bottom right corner, tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines).
- Scroll down, expand Settings & Privacy, and go to Settings.
- At the top, select Accounts Centre.
- Navigate to personal details and then select Account ownership and control.
- Choose deactivation or deletion.
- If you have different accounts, select the one you want to delete and then tap Continue.
- Follow the prompts given to permanently delete your account.
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How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account on Android
- Open your Facebook app.
- In the top right corner, tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines).
- Scroll down and select Settings & Privacy and then Settings.
- Choose Accounts Center.
- Tap Personal Details and then Account ownership and control.
- Choose the deactivation or deletion option.
- Choose the account you wish to delete, and then select Continue.
- Follow the prompts given to delete your Facebook account.
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What Will Deleting Your Facebook Account Do (and not do?)
When you delete your Facebook account, you’ll not be visible to other users. However, some of the data you posted might still be on the platform or on search engines. Additionally, you’ll not be able to use Facebook Messenger.
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FAQs
- How long does it take to delete a Facebook account? For the first 30 days after you make the request, you can reverse your decision and retrieve your account.
- Can I still use Messenger if I deactivate Facebook? Yes, if your account is deactivated, you can still use Messenger. However, deleting your account will remove access to Messenger entirely.
- What happens to my data if I delete Facebook? Your data will be permanently removed after 30 days have elapsed.
- Can I recover my account after deleting Facebook? No, you can’t recover your account after 30 days. It would have been permanently deleted.
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