How to Permanently Delete Your Facebook Account in 2025 (Step-by-Step Guide)

🔍 Why People Are Deleting Facebook in 2025

• Concerns about data privacy & tracking
• Time-wasting habits
• Desire to focus on real-life connections
• Too many ads and irrelevant content
• Switching to other platforms like Instagram, Threads, or Telegram

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✅ Things to Do Before Deleting Your Facebook Account

Before you hit the delete button, consider the following:

• Backup your data: Download your photos, posts, and messages.
• Log out from all devices.
• Unlink your Facebook login from other apps or games.
• Inform your friends or groups if you manage any.

📦 How to Download Your Facebook Data

1. Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings
2. Click Your Facebook Information
3. Choose Download Profile Information
4. Select data range and format, then click Create File

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🧹 How to Permanently Delete Facebook Account on Desktop

1. Login to your Facebook account.
2. Go to this direct link: https://www.facebook.com/help/delete_account
3. Click on “Delete Account”
4. Enter your password and click Continue
5. Confirm your deletion.

⚠️ Note: Facebook gives you 30 days to recover your account after deletion. After that, it’s gone forever.

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📱 How to Delete Facebook Account on Mobile (App)

1. Open the Facebook app
2. Tap the menu icon (☰)
3. Scroll to Settings & Privacy > Settings
4. Tap on Access and Control
5. Choose Deactivation and Deletion
6. Select Delete Account > Continue
7. Follow the on-screen steps to confirm deletion.

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🔁 How to Temporarily Deactivate Your Facebook Account

If you’re not ready to say goodbye forever:

1. Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings
2. Tap Access and Control
3. Select Deactivation and Deletion
4. Choose Deactivate Account

🔒 Your profile will be hidden but you can reactivate anytime by logging in.