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How to Delete Your Facebook Account Permanently (Direct Link)

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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 page

facebook.com/account/delete

Open link

Facebook account deletion page

01 — Step by Step

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.

  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.

02 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

01Does deleting Facebook delete Messenger too?
Yes. Permanent deletion closes Messenger. If you want to keep messages but hide your profile, use deactivation instead.
02What about WhatsApp and Instagram?
They're unaffected. Deletion applies only to Facebook; Instagram and WhatsApp need separate steps.
03Deactivation vs deletion?
Deactivation hides your profile and is reversible anytime. Deletion is permanent after 30 days.