How to deactivate your Facebook account.

Here are the steps:

Through a Web Browser:

1. Click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right
2. Go to “Settings & Privacy” → “Settings”
3. Click “Your Facebook Information” on the left
4. Select “Deactivation and Deletion”
5. Choose “Deactivate Account” and follow the prompts
6. Enter your password to confirm

Through the Mobile App:

1. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines)
2. Scroll down to “Settings & Privacy” → “Settings”
3. Tap “Personal Information” → “Account Ownership and Control”
4. Select “Deactivation and Deletion”
5. Choose “Deactivate Account” and follow the prompts

Important things to know:

• Deactivation is temporary – you can reactivate anytime by logging in
• Your profile won’t be visible, but Messenger can still work if you choose
• Some information (like messages you’ve sent) will still be visible to others
• Photos and posts are hidden but not deleted
• You’ll be removed from groups unless you’re the admin
• Friends won’t be notified about your deactivation

Note: If you want to permanently delete your account instead of deactivating it, choose “Delete Account” in step 4 rather than “Deactivate Account.”

To deactivate your Facebook account, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Facebook:
   • Open the Facebook app or go to www.facebook.com and log in with your credentials.
2. Access Settings:
   • On the desktop version, click the downward arrow (▼) in the top right corner and select Settings & Privacy > Settings.
   • On the mobile app, tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top right corner (Android) or bottom right corner (iOS), then scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy > Settings.
3. Navigate to Your Facebook Information:
   • In the settings menu, click or tap on Your Facebook Information.
4. Deactivate Your Account:
   • Under the Your Facebook Information section, select Deactivation and Deletion.
   • Choose Deactivate Account, then click Continue to Account Deactivation.
5. Confirm Deactivation:
   • Facebook will ask why you’re deactivating your account and might offer options to help with your decision.
   • Follow the prompts and, once you’re ready, click Deactivate.
6. Complete the Process:
   • After confirming your deactivation, your account will be temporarily disabled. You can reactivate it at any time by logging back in.

Things to note:

• Deactivating your account temporarily removes it from public view, but Facebook will still retain your data.
• Deactivation is reversible — you can reactivate your account by logging in again.

If you wish to permanently delete your account, you can select the Permanently Delete Account option instead of deactivating.