{"id":851,"date":"2024-03-14T13:07:53","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T13:07:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/?p=851"},"modified":"2026-05-06T11:15:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T11:15:07","slug":"how-to-deactivate-facebook-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account","title":{"rendered":"How to Deactivate Facebook Account"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you want a break from Facebook or you&#8217;re ready to leave permanently, Facebook gives you two options: temporary deactivation and permanent deletion. The steps are simple, but the consequences are very different, so it&#8217;s worth understanding which one is right for you before you start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide covers both options in full: how to deactivate on desktop and mobile, how to permanently delete your account, how to handle Messenger, and what actually happens to your data after each action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#Deactivate_vs_Delete_Which_One_Should_You_Choose\" title=\"Deactivate vs. Delete: Which One Should You Choose?\">Deactivate vs. Delete: Which One Should You Choose?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#How_to_Deactivate_Facebook_Temporarily\" title=\"How to Deactivate Facebook Temporarily\">How to Deactivate Facebook Temporarily<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#How_to_Deactivate_Facebook_Account_Temporarily\" title=\"How to Deactivate Facebook Account (Temporarily)\">How to Deactivate Facebook Account (Temporarily)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#On_the_Facebook_Website_Desktop\" title=\"On the Facebook Website (Desktop)\">On the Facebook Website (Desktop)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#On_the_Facebook_Mobile_App_iPhone_Android\" title=\"On the Facebook Mobile App (iPhone &amp; Android)\">On the Facebook Mobile App (iPhone &amp; Android)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#How_to_Delete_Facebook_Account_Permanently\" title=\"How to Delete Facebook Account Permanently\">How to Delete Facebook Account Permanently<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#On_the_Facebook_Website_Desktop-2\" title=\"On the Facebook Website (Desktop)\">On the Facebook Website (Desktop)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#How_to_Delete_FB_Account_Permanently_from_Mobile\" title=\"How to Delete FB Account Permanently from Mobile\">How to Delete FB Account Permanently from Mobile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#How_to_Deactivate_or_Delete_Facebook_Messenger\" title=\"How to Deactivate or Delete Facebook Messenger\">How to Deactivate or Delete Facebook Messenger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#Download_Your_Facebook_Data_Before_Deleting\" title=\"Download Your Facebook Data Before Deleting\">Download Your Facebook Data Before Deleting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#What_Happens_After_You_Deactivate_Facebook\" title=\"What Happens After You Deactivate Facebook?\">What Happens After You Deactivate Facebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#What_Happens_After_You_Delete_Facebook\" title=\"What Happens After You Delete Facebook?\">What Happens After You Delete Facebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#How_long_can_I_keep_my_Facebook_account_deactivated\" title=\"How long can I keep my Facebook account deactivated?\">How long can I keep my Facebook account deactivated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#Can_I_still_use_Messenger_if_I_deactivate_Facebook\" title=\"Can I still use Messenger if I deactivate Facebook?\">Can I still use Messenger if I deactivate Facebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#What_happens_to_my_Facebook_Pages_if_I_deactivate\" title=\"What happens to my Facebook Pages if I deactivate?\">What happens to my Facebook Pages if I deactivate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#How_do_I_permanently_delete_my_Facebook_account_from_my_phone\" title=\"How do I permanently delete my Facebook account from my phone?\">How do I permanently delete my Facebook account from my phone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#Can_I_delete_Facebook_but_keep_Instagram\" title=\"Can I delete Facebook but keep Instagram?\">Can I delete Facebook but keep Instagram?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-account\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_Facebook_to_delete_my_account\" title=\"How long does it take for Facebook to delete my account?\">How long does it take for Facebook to delete my account?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deactivate_vs_Delete_Which_One_Should_You_Choose\"><\/span><strong>Deactivate vs. Delete: Which One Should You Choose?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th><strong>Deactivate<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Delete Permanently<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>What it does<\/td><td>Hides your profile and content temporarily<\/td><td>Permanently removes your account and data<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reversible?<\/td><td>Yes log back in to reactivate<\/td><td>No cannot be undone after 30 days<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your posts &amp; photos<\/td><td>Hidden but saved<\/td><td>Deleted permanently<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your followers<\/td><td>Preserved, visible again when you return<\/td><td>Gone can&#8217;t be recovered<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Messenger<\/td><td>Can still use Messenger (optional)<\/td><td>Messenger also deleted if linked<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>How long it takes<\/td><td>Immediate<\/td><td>Up to 30 days to fully complete<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for<\/td><td>Taking a break or digital detox<\/td><td>Permanently leaving Facebook<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If there&#8217;s any chance you might want to return, deactivate. If you&#8217;re certain you&#8217;re done with Facebook, delete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Deactivate_Facebook_Temporarily\"><\/span><strong>How to Deactivate Facebook Temporarily<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you wish to temporarily step back from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/\">Facebook<\/a>, you have the option <strong>to deactivate Facebook for a while<\/strong>. The process can be done either on the website or through the app. Let&#8217;s walk through the steps for each platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Deactivate_Facebook_Account_Temporarily\"><\/span><strong>How to Deactivate Facebook Account (Temporarily)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_the_Facebook_Website_Desktop\"><\/span><strong>On the Facebook Website (Desktop)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into your Facebook account at facebook.com.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click the arrow icon (or your profile picture) in the top right corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Settings &amp; Privacy, then Settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the left menu, click Your Facebook Information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Deactivation and Deletion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Deactivate Account and click Continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a reason for deactivating from the dropdown menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your Facebook password to confirm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Deactivate Now.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-temporarily-on-website.jpg\" alt=\"Deactivate Facebook On Website\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your account is now deactivated. Your profile and content will be hidden from other users immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_the_Facebook_Mobile_App_iPhone_Android\"><\/span><strong>On the Facebook Mobile App (iPhone &amp; Android)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (bottom right on iOS, top right on Android).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down and tap Settings &amp; Privacy, then Settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap Personal Information (or Account Settings depending on your app version).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap Manage Account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap Deactivate Account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the on-screen prompts: choose a reason, confirm your identity, and tap Deactivate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-temporarily-on-app.jpg\" alt=\"Deactivate Facebook Temporarily on App\" class=\"wp-image-853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-temporarily-on-app.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.globalfollowers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/how-to-deactivate-facebook-temporarily-on-app-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Facebook_Account_Permanently\"><\/span><strong>How to Delete Facebook Account Permanently<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Permanent deletion removes your Facebook account, profile, posts, photos, videos, and data from Facebook&#8217;s servers. The process starts a 30-day countdown during this period, you can still cancel the deletion by logging back in. After 30 days, the deletion is final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_the_Facebook_Website_Desktop-2\"><\/span><strong>On the Facebook Website (Desktop)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into Facebook at facebook.com.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Settings (click your profile icon, then Settings &amp; Privacy > Settings).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Your Facebook Information in the left menu.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select Deactivation and Deletion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose Delete Account and click Continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Delete Account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your password to confirm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Continue and then Delete Account.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Facebook will begin the 30-day deletion process. Logging in during this period will cancel the deletion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_FB_Account_Permanently_from_Mobile\"><\/span><strong>How to Delete FB Account Permanently from Mobile<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Facebook app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the three-line menu icon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap Settings &amp; Privacy > Settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap Personal Information > Manage Account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap Delete Account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the confirmation steps and enter your password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm the deletion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Deactivate_or_Delete_Facebook_Messenger\"><\/span><strong>How to Deactivate or Delete Facebook Messenger<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Messenger and Facebook are linked but can be handled independently in some situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you deactivate Facebook:<\/strong> You can choose to keep Messenger active. During the deactivation setup, Facebook gives you the option to stay on Messenger even while your main profile is hidden. Your Messenger contacts can still reach you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you delete Facebook:<\/strong> Your Messenger account will also be deleted, since Messenger relies on your Facebook account for authentication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To deactivate Messenger separately:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open the Messenger app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap your profile picture in the top left.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scroll down to Legal &amp; Policies > Deactivate Messenger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the prompts to deactivate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Download_Your_Facebook_Data_Before_Deleting\"><\/span><strong>Download Your Facebook Data Before Deleting<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re permanently deleting your account, download your data first. This includes your photos, videos, messages, and account history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to Settings > Your Facebook Information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Download Your Information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the data you want (photos, messages, posts, etc.) and choose a file format (HTML is easier to browse; JSON is better for technical use).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Create File. Facebook will prepare the download and notify you when it&#8217;s ready, which can take several hours to a few days for large accounts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your data is downloaded, proceed with the account deletion if you&#8217;re ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_After_You_Deactivate_Facebook\"><\/span><strong>What Happens After You Deactivate Facebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your profile, posts, and photos are hidden from other users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You won&#8217;t appear in Facebook search<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your name may still appear in conversations you had with other users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can reactivate by logging back in at any time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facebook retains all your data while your account is deactivated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_After_You_Delete_Facebook\"><\/span><strong>What Happens After You Delete Facebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You have 30 days to cancel before deletion becomes final<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After 30 days, your profile, posts, photos, and account data are permanently removed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some data may remain in Facebook&#8217;s backup servers for up to 90 days after deletion, but won&#8217;t be accessible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copies of messages you sent to other people may remain visible in their inboxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any Facebook Login connections you used to sign into other apps will stop working<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_I_keep_my_Facebook_account_deactivated\"><\/span><strong>How long can I keep my Facebook account deactivated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as you want. Facebook doesn&#8217;t automatically delete deactivated accounts or set an expiration date on deactivation. Your data remains saved indefinitely until you either reactivate or choose to delete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_still_use_Messenger_if_I_deactivate_Facebook\"><\/span><strong>Can I still use Messenger if I deactivate Facebook?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, if you choose to. When deactivating, Facebook gives you the option to keep Messenger active. If you select that option, your Messenger continues to work normally even while your Facebook profile is hidden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_my_Facebook_Pages_if_I_deactivate\"><\/span><strong>What happens to my Facebook Pages if I deactivate?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pages you administer will remain active and visible to other users while your account is deactivated. However, you won&#8217;t be able to post or manage those Pages until you reactivate. If your Page has other admins, they can continue managing it in your absence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_permanently_delete_my_Facebook_account_from_my_phone\"><\/span><strong>How do I permanently delete my Facebook account from my phone?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the Facebook app, go to Settings &gt; Personal Information &gt; Manage Account &gt; Delete Account. Follow the confirmation steps and enter your password. The deletion process begins immediately and completes within 30 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_delete_Facebook_but_keep_Instagram\"><\/span><strong>Can I delete Facebook but keep Instagram?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Facebook and Instagram are owned by Meta but operate as separate accounts. Deleting your Facebook account does not affect your Instagram account unless they&#8217;re linked for login purposes. If you use Facebook to log into Instagram, update your Instagram login method before deleting Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_Facebook_to_delete_my_account\"><\/span><strong>How long does it take for Facebook to delete my account?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The deletion process takes up to 30 days. During this period, you can still cancel by logging back in. After 30 days, Facebook begins permanently removing your data, which can take up to 90 days to clear completely from backup systems though your account and content will be gone from public view after the 30-day window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you want a break from Facebook or you&#8217;re ready to leave permanently, Facebook gives you two options: temporary deactivation and permanent deletion. The steps are simple, but the consequences are very different, so it&#8217;s worth understanding which one is right for you before you start. 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