how to delete facebook account 2024

 To delete your Facebook account, follow these steps:

1. Log into Facebook

Go to Facebook.com and log in with your username and password.

2. Access Account Settings

• On desktop: Click the downward arrow (triangle) in the top-right corner of the page.
• On mobile: Tap the three horizontal lines (menu) in the bottom-right (iOS) or top-right (Android) corner.

3. Go to 'Settings & Privacy'

• On desktop, click Settings & Privacy > Settings.
• On mobile, scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings.

4. Navigate to Your Facebook Information

• On desktop, in the left sidebar, click on Your Facebook Information.
• On mobile, tap Personal Information > Account Ownership and Control.

5. Select Deactivation and Deletion

• On desktop: Click Deactivation and Deletion.
• On mobile: Tap Deactivation and Deletion.

6. Choose 'Delete Account'

• Select Delete Account, then click Continue to Account Deletion.

7. Confirm Your Decision

• You may be asked to enter your password and complete a security check.
• Facebook will also provide an option to download your data before deletion (you can skip this if you prefer).

8. Click 'Delete Account'

After confirming, click Delete Account to finalize the deletion request.

Important Notes:

• Account Deletion Process: Facebook takes up to 30 days to fully delete your account. During this period, you can still cancel the deletion by logging into your account.
• Permanent Deletion: After 30 days, your account and all its data will be permanently deleted, and it cannot be recovered.

Make sure to back up any content (photos, posts) you want to keep before starting the deletion process.