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How to Delete Your Facebook Account Permanently (Direct Link)

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Independent guide — no official affiliation with the platforms mentioned.

This action cannot be undone. Make sure your data is backed up before continuing.

Short answer

Delete Facebook permanently at facebook.com/account/delete. After the request, a 30-day window starts; if you don't log in, the account and its data are erased. Messenger is deleted too, WhatsApp stays separate.

Official source

facebook.com

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01 — Step-by-step fix

Step-by-step fix

  1. Download your information

    Settings > Accounts Center > Download your information. Request photos, posts and messages in HTML or JSON.

  2. Check apps that log in with Facebook

    Switch services using 'Log in with Facebook' to email login first, or they may lock you out.

    Convert Facebook login to email login on services like Spotify or Netflix before deleting.

  3. Open the deletion page

    Go to facebook.com/account/delete and select your account.

  4. Confirm deletion

    Enter your password and click 'Delete my account'. Facebook announces the 30-day cancel window.

  5. Don't log in for 30 days

    Logging in — including into Messenger — cancels the deletion.

    Full data cleanup can take up to 90 days after deletion starts.

Tips

  • If you manage Pages, assign a new admin first — Pages get deleted with the account.
  • Don't skip the data download if you want memories and posts archived.

02 — Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Does deleting Facebook delete Messenger too?

Yes. Permanent deletion closes Messenger. If you want to keep messages but hide your profile, use deactivation instead.

What about WhatsApp and Instagram?

They're unaffected. Deletion applies only to Facebook; Instagram and WhatsApp need separate steps.

Deactivation vs deletion?

Deactivation hides your profile and is reversible anytime. Deletion is permanent after 30 days.

Links in this guide point to official platform pages. Steps may change with platform updates; check the page date.

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