How to Delete a Facebook Account

Quick answer

In Accounts Center, open Personal details, choose Account ownership and control, then Deactivation or deletion. Select the correct Facebook profile, choose Delete account, and follow the confirmation steps.

What this means

Permanent deletion is a high-impact action. Before starting, save a copy of important information and replace Facebook Login anywhere it is your only sign-in method. If you may return, deactivation is the safer choice.

Facebook changes labels and rolls out account features gradually. The exact wording on your device can differ from screenshots or older guides, but the underlying task should remain inside the official app, facebook.com, or Accounts Center. Read the page that appears on your own account instead of forcing a menu path that is no longer present.

Step-by-step

1. Download the photos, posts, and account information you want to keep.
2. Transfer full control of Pages and important group responsibilities to another trusted account.
3. Add a password or another sign-in method to apps and websites that currently use Facebook Login.
4. Open Accounts Center, select the intended Facebook profile, and choose Deactivation or deletion.
5. Select Delete account, read the effects shown on screen, enter the password if requested, and confirm only when you are certain.

Checks before you continue

• Resolve Marketplace sales, payment disputes, and active advertising first.
• Check whether Messenger history or messages already sent will remain visible to recipients.
• Keep the recovery email secure during the cancellation window.
• Do not pay a third party to delete the account for you.

Common reasons it does not work

• If the account is hacked, recover and secure it before requesting deletion.
• If the password is rejected, use the official recovery flow rather than repeated guesses.
• If the deletion option is missing, verify that you selected the main profile in Accounts Center and try the desktop site.

If the result is different from what this guide describes, stop and note the exact message. Try the desktop website if the app hides a setting, update the app if a menu is incomplete, and use a familiar device for identity or recovery checks. Avoid repeating the same request many times because temporary rate limits can make diagnosis harder.

Safety and privacy notes

Account changes can affect Pages, groups, Messenger, Marketplace, and third-party services. Confirm the selected profile at every step, keep a separate recovery method, and take screenshots of important warnings before a permanent action.

Never use remote-access software or share a screen with an unknown “support agent.” Facebook does not need your password, two-factor code, gift card, or cryptocurrency payment to complete a normal account setting. When a permanent action is involved, keep an independent backup of the information and access records you may need later.

Official source

Review Facebook Help Center: Deactivating or deleting your account for the latest labels and eligibility rules. This guide explains the process in plain language, but the options displayed by Facebook for your account are the final authority.