title：How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account (Step-by-Step)

content: Key Preparations Before Deletion

Are you ready to delete your Facebook account for good? Before starting, know Facebook’s official policy: once you request permanent deletion, you have 30 days to reactivate if you change your mind. After that, your data is gone forever.

A critical step the video missed: back up your photos, posts, and messages using Facebook’s download tool. This ensures you don’t lose important memories before proceeding.

content: Step-by-Step Deletion Process

Follow these simplified steps from the video:

Access Settings

Open Facebook on your phone, tap the three-line menu, then select Settings (or use the shortcut: three lines > Settings icon directly).

Navigate to Account Center

From settings, tap Account Center—this is where account management options live.

Go to Account Ownership

Scroll down to Personal Details, then select Account Ownership and Control (the fourth option).

Choose Permanent Deletion

Tap Deactivation and Deletion. Select Permanently Delete Account (not temporary deactivation) to proceed.

Confirm Your Choice

Pick a reason for deletion (e.g., “I no longer find it useful”), tap Continue, and follow final prompts to confirm.

content: What Happens Next?

Your account deactivates immediately, but Facebook keeps your data for 30 days. Logging in during this period reactivates your account. After 30 days, all data is permanently deleted and unrecoverable.

Pro tip: Log out of all linked devices (phone, laptop) to avoid accidental reactivation.

content: Toolbox & Actionable Guide

Immediate Checklist

1. Back up your Facebook data via the download tool.
2. Log out of all devices connected to your account.
3. Follow the steps to request permanent deletion.
4. Avoid logging in for 30 days to ensure removal.

Recommended Resources

• Facebook Help Center: For the latest deletion policy updates (authoritative source).
• Data Download Tool: Preserve your content before deletion (built into Facebook settings).

content: Conclusion & Engagement

Deleting your Facebook account permanently is straightforward if you follow these steps. Remember the 30-day grace period and back up your data first.

Question: Did you face any hurdles while deleting your account? Or do you have questions about the process? Share your thoughts in the comments—I’m here to help!