How to Delete your Facebook Account– Facebook, unarguably, is currently one of the social media sites that is being used very often by people of different tribes, continents, races and language. Its level of usage is so much that its numerous users find themselves stuck into the website for hours. This website does not only connect people but it also evokes emotions from people who would never be found evoking such emotions and feelings if they meet each other personally.
Thus people want to either avoid using social media or want to get rid of the site. And hence we want to help you to delete Facebook account permanently.
Facebook being a big website don’t want to loose its users, hence how to delete Facebook account permanently remains has not been publicized much. Though option of deactivating the account is available, deletion option is not given. When I found myself getting addicted to Facebook and deleting it, it became a problem for me, since the option wasn’t available.
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However, if your feel addicted to this social networking site and want to delete Facebook account permanently, we will surely help you out. I have already done enough of browsing to help you out with deletion of the Facebook account.
How do I permanently delete my account?
Before deleting your account, you may want to log in and download a copy of your information (like your photos and posts) from Facebook. After your account has been deleted, you won’t be able to retrieve anything you’ve added.
To permanently delete your account:
On Classic Facebook
To permanently delete your account:
1. Click the downward pointing arrow at the top right of any Facebook page.
2. Click Settings then click Your Facebook Information in the left column.
3. Click Deactivation and Deletion.
4. Choose Delete Account, then click Continue to Account Deletion.
5. Enter your password, click Continue and then click Delete Account.
New Facebook
1. Click the downward pointing arrow in the top right of Facebook.
2. Select Settings & Privacy > Settings.
3. Click Your Facebook Information in the left column.
4. Click Deactivation and Deletion.
5. Choose Permanently Delete Account, then click Continue to Account Deletion.
6. Click Delete Account, enter your password and then click Continue.
Can I cancel my account deletion?
If it’s been less than 30 days since you initiated the deletion, you can cancel your account deletion. After 30 days, your account and all your information will be permanently deleted, and you won’t be able to retrieve your information.
It may take up to 90 days from the beginning of the deletion process to delete all the things you’ve posted. While we’re deleting this information, it’s not accessible to other people using Facebook.
Copies of your information may remain after the 90 days in backup storage that Facebook use to recover in the event of a disaster, software error, or other data loss event. Facebook may also keep your information for things like legal issues, terms violations, or harm prevention efforts. Learn more about our Data Policy.
To cancel your account deletion:
1. Log into your Facebook account within 30 days of deleting your account.
2. Click Cancel Deletion.