How to delete Facebook account permanently (2019 Updated)

Facebook is considered to be the largest/biggest social media from all other. There are more than 2 billion users on Facebook in the present time, that’s because it’s very easy to use. But there are some users who want it to delete their Facebook account forever. May be you are one of them that why you are reading this article or not just for information.

         So, Guys In this article I will explain you how to delete your Facebook account. Many of you get confused between deactivation and deletion of your Facebook account. So, I will also explain that. So let’s begin.

What’s the difference between deleting and deactivation a Facebook account?

There is only difference between deactivating and deleting your Facebook account that deactivating your Facebook gives you a chance of returning back.

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What happens when you deactivate Facebook?

When you deactivate your Facebook account, your timeline including photos, post, and “about” information section are hidden and other cannot search for you anymore on Facebook. The only thing visible to other is your chat. Facebook save all your information (Photos, Videos, Friends, Etc.) in case if you want to return to Facebook.

What happens when you delete Facebook?

Deleting Facebook means permanently deletion of your Facebook account. You will not able to regain your account after deletion and everything related/associated with your account gets deleted. For this reason, Facebook delays deletion for a few days after the request, in case you change your mind. It can take up to approx. 90 days after your account is removed and all of your data stored in Facebook’s backup systems to be completely deleted.

How to deactivate your Facebook account?

Step 01: Click on the upside-down triangle which is in the top right corner.

Step 02: Click on settings.

Step 03: Click on “General” which is in the left.

Step 04: Click on “Manage Your Account.”

Step 05: Select “Deactivate Your Account” and then follow the written instructions to confirm your choice.

To reactivate your Facebook account, you just have to log in to the Facebook, like you do normally with your email/phone number and password.

How to delete Facebook account permanently?

Step 01: Click on the upside-down triangle which is in the top right corner.

Step 02: Click on settings.

Step 03: Click on “Your Facebook Information”.

Step 04: Click on “Delete your account and information”, which is present at the last

Step 05: Click on “Delete account”

Step 06: Enter your password.

Facebook recommends user to downloading a copy of information before deleting your account .This is especially important because there are photos or posts from friends that you want to save as memory.

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How to download your Information on Facebook?

Step 01: Click on the upside-down triangle which is in the top right corner.

Step 02: Click on setting.

Step 03: Click on “Your Facebook Information”.

Step 04: Click on “Download your Information”.

Step 05: To add or remove categories of data from your request, pick or unpick the boxes on the right side of the page.

Step 06: Choose the format of your download, the quality of photos, videos and the date range is according to your request.

Step 07: To confirm your request click on “Create File”.

Step 08: You will get a notification about it when your download request is prepared.

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CONCLUSION: –

Don’t be confused between deactivation and deletion. These are similar but not same. Choose your option (deactivation or deletion) wisely and also with cool mind.

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