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In this guide, we’ll take you through the difference between deactivating and deleting your account, how to delete your Facebook account completely on different devices, and how to reactivate it ...

Downloading your data and deleting Facebook does take some time, but we have all the details for you on what to expect, and how to save everything before you delete your account entirely.

If you also suspect that someone unauthorized is logging into your Facebook account, you can remove it from their device. Ultimately, this helps ensure only your primary devices have access to ...

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Note: If you do delete your account, you cannot regain access to it. Facebook delays deletion for a few days after it’s requested and will cancel your deletion request if you log back into ...

If you're sure you've had enough of Facebook and want everything wiped, select Delete account and click Continue. You'll be asked to give a reason for the deletion, given the option to deactivate ...

If you wish to leave Facebook for these reasons, the platform gives you the option to take a temporary break or permanently ...

Facebook will generate a copy of your personal archive and send it to you via email with a link to a .zip file. Just be sure to save that file before you delete your account. You can also have ...

When you delete your Facebook account, it's permanent. Most of your data -- including your profile, photos, posts, and videos -- will be permanently removed without the possibility of recovery.

But Facebook does not delete the account. Why? So you'll be able to reactivate it later. It says so as you deactivate: "This can be temporary." And you can still use Facebook Messenger.