How to Close (Delete) Your Facebook Account — or Just Deactivate It
To delete a deceased family member's Facebook account, you will need to follow Facebook's specific process for managing deceased users' accounts. This usually requires submitting a request with official documentation, such as a death certificate, to either memorialize or permanently remove the account.
Delete your Facebook account easily via the Accounts Center in just minutes. Lose all data, including photos and Messenger access. Cancel within 30 days.
Step-by-step instructions to delete your Facebook account permanently, how long it takes, how to cancel, and alternatives like deactivation.
Settings & privacy Settings. Accounts Center Personal details Account ownership and control. Choose Deactivation or deletion and pick your Facebook profile. Select Deactivate account (temporary) or Delete account (permanent). Follow the prompts: you may be asked for a reason, password, and whether you want to keep Messenger. Confirm.
Tired of Facebook? Here are the simple steps to permanently delete your Facebook account and all of your history or temporarily deactivate it.
Some information, such as messages you sent friends and copies of messages in their inboxes, are still visible to them after you delete your account. How to Deactivate Your Facebook Account If you aren't quite ready to delete your Facebook account altogether but want to take a break from social media, you can deactivate your account.
Learn how to delete or deactivate your Facebook account with our easy-to-follow step-by-step guide.
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