Here's how you can permanently delete your Facebook account:
To permanently delete your Facebook account, you need to navigate to the account deletion section within Facebook settings. Here are the steps you must follow to delete your account:
Steps to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account
- Log in: Start by logging into your Facebook account using a computer.
- Access Settings: Click on your profile picture located at the top right corner of the screen on Facebook. Then, select "Settings & Privacy," and then click "Settings."
- Go to Your Facebook Information: On the settings page, find and click on "Your Facebook Information."
- Find the Deletion Option: Choose “Deactivation and Deletion”.
- Select Account Deletion: Choose the option "Delete Account," and then click "Continue to account deletion."
Important Information about Account Deletion
- Irreversible Process: Deleting your Facebook account is permanent. Once you proceed with deletion, your account and all of its associated content, such as photos, videos, and posts, will be permanently removed and unrecoverable, and Facebook will not keep any data related to your deleted account.
- Data Recovery: Be certain before you proceed with deletion, because once it's done, you cannot recover your information. Facebook may retain your data for a period of time, even after the deletion is initiated.
- Backup Your Information: Facebook allows you to download a copy of your profile data, such as your posts, photos, and videos. Doing so will preserve your data for your own usage.
Summary
To permanently delete your Facebook account, log into Facebook on your computer, navigate to "Settings & Privacy," then "Settings," click "Your Facebook Information," then "Deactivation and Deletion" and then choose the "Delete Account" option. Keep in mind that account deletion is permanent.
