How to Deactivate Facebook Account
How to Deactivate Facebook Account
✅ Step 1: Log In to Facebook
Open or the Facebook app.
Sign in with your username and password.
⚙️ Step 2: Go to Settings
Click the profile icon or menu (☰) in the top-right corner.
Select “Settings & Privacy”, then “Settings”.
🔐 Step 3: Access Account Center
Scroll down and click “Accounts Center”.
Choose “Personal Details” or go directly to “Account Ownership and Control”.
🛑 Step 4: Choose Deactivation Option
Click “Deactivation or Deletion”.
Select your Facebook profile.
Choose “Deactivate Account” (not “Delete”).
🧠 Step 5: Confirm and Provide Reason
Facebook may ask why you're leaving.
Choose a reason or skip.
Decide whether to continue receiving messages via Messenger (optional).
✅ Step 6: Final Confirmation
Enter your password to confirm.
Tap “Deactivate”.
Your account will be hidden until you log in again.