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To delete your Facebook account fully and forever, go to /help/delete_account (Opens in a new window). Just in case that reactivation isn't going to happen, download a copy of all your data (Opens in a new window) on Facebook-posts, photos, videos, chats, and so on-from the menu for Settings & Privacy > Settings > Privacy > Your Facebook Information > Download Profile information. It says so as you deactivate: "This can be temporary." And you can still use Facebook Messenger. Why? So you'll be able to reactivate (Opens in a new window) it later. But Facebook does not delete the account. Yes, your timeline will disappear, you won't have access to the site or your account, friends can't post or contact you, and you'll lose access to all those third-party services that use (or require) Facebook for login. "Deactivation" is not the same as leaving Facebook permanently. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authenticationįacebook doesn't take deactivation lightly-it'll do whatever it can to keep you around, including emotional blackmail about how much your friends will miss you.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
