How to delete or deactivate your Facebook account
To delete or deactivate your Facebook account, follow these steps depending on your choice: How to Deactivate Your Facebook Account (Temporary) Deactivating your account hides your profile and content but allows you to reactivate anytime by logging back in. From the Facebook Mobile App (iPhone or Android) Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines). Go to Settings & Privacy > Accounts Centre (or See more in Accounts Centre ). Tap Personal details > Account ownership and control > Deactivation or deletion . Select Deactivate account . Tap Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to confirm. Your account will be deactivated, but you can still use Messenger . From a Web Browser Log into Facebook. Click your profile picture (top-right), then choose Settings & Privacy > Settings . Click Accounts Centre on the left, then Personal details...