Deactivate A Facebook Account




Did you know Facebook allows you to briefly deactivate your account? This enables you to stop others from watching your account as well as material, without actually erasing any of your info. If you ever wish to return to Facebook later on, you can reactivate your account by logging into Facebook with your e-mail address and password.

Our guide will show you just how to deactivate your account from within the Facebook mobile application.

Keep in mind: These screenshots were recorded in the Facebook app on iOS. Additionally note, when you deactivate your Facebook account, you can still talk with pals on Messenger.

Deactivate A Facebook Account



Step 1: Tap the 3 lines in the bottom-right corner of the screen.
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Action 2: Scroll down and tap "Setting & Personal privacy."
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Step 3: Faucet "Account Setup."
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Step 4: Tap "General.".
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Step 5: Faucet "Manage Account.".
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Step 6: Tap "Deactivate." You might be asked to enter your password after doing so.
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Action 7: Scroll down as well as touch the circle to the left of the alternative that best describes why you intend to deactivate your account. You can tap the circle beside "Other, please describe further:" if you wish to enter your very own reason.

Vital Note: If you select "This is temporary. I'll be back." Facebook will set your account to immediately reactivate after seven days. This setting can be tailored to anywhere in between one and also 7 days, yet you can't stop the resurgence from happening. If you do not desire your account to automatically reactivate, you'll need to choose a various choice for why you're deactivating your account.
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Tip 8 (optional): Relying on your choice, a window may show up defining exactly how you can attend to the issue without deactivating your account. If you wish to proceed with the deactivation procedure, faucet "Close.".
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Step 9 (optional): When you deactivate your account, you might still get emails from Facebook related to things like event invitations and also pictures you have actually been marked in. Touch package to the left of "Opt out of obtaining future e-mails from Facebook" to avoid Facebook from sending these emails.
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Action 10: Scroll down to the bottom of the screen and also tap "Deactivate." This will log you out of the Facebook app and also deactivate your account.
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