How to Delete Facebook Account Permanently

Facebook is the most widely used social media platform in the world, with over 2.85 billion active users. However, for some, the platform may no longer serve a purpose or may have become a source of negativity or distraction. In these cases, many users may choose to delete their Facebook account permanently. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of permanently deleting your Facebook account.

Before proceeding with the deletion process, it’s important to understand what happens when you delete your Facebook account. When you delete your account, it will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. Additionally, it may take up to 90 days for Facebook to delete all of your data, such as your posts, photos, and videos. During this time, your account will be deactivated and your information will be inaccessible to others.

Another option instead of deleting your account permanently is to deactivate your account temporarily. This will hide your profile and all activity on Facebook, but you can reactivate your account at any time by logging in with your email and password.

Before you proceed with deleting your account, it’s also important to consider downloading your data from Facebook. This will allow you to save your photos, videos, posts, and other information for future reference. To download your data, go to the Settings menu and click on the “Download a copy of your Facebook data” link.

Now, here is How to Delete your Facebook account Permanently:

• Log into your Facebook account.
• Go to the Facebook Help Center by clicking on the “Help” button located at the top right corner of the page.
• In the Help Center, type “Delete account” in the search bar and select the first option that appears.
• Click on “Let us know” button at the bottom of the page.
• A new page will appear with instructions on how to delete your account permanently. Read the instructions carefully before proceeding.
• Click on the “Delete My Account” button at the bottom of the page.
• A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm your decision. Enter your password and click on “Continue”.
• Facebook will ask you to solve a security check to verify that you are the account owner.
• After passing the security check, Facebook will give you a 14-day grace period during which you can cancel the deletion process if you change your mind.
• Once the grace period is over, your account and all associated data will be permanently deleted.

It’s also important to note that your account must be deactivated for 14 days before it can be deleted permanently.

In conclusion, permanently deleting a Facebook account is a serious decision and should not be taken lightly. Before you proceed, make sure you have considered all options and have downloaded any data you wish to keep. If you are sure you want to delete your account permanently, follow the steps outlined above and be prepared for the fact that your account and all associated data will be permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. Keep in mind that deactivating your account temporarily may be a better option if you’re not sure if you want to delete your account permanently.