How to delete Your Facebook Account Permanently
A practical guide to delete Your Facebook Account Permanently. Always use the official website or app and never share verification codes.
These steps are editorial drafts. The live interface and annotated screenshots must be checked before publishing.
Delete your Facebook account only after reviewing the consequences and saving any information you want to keep.
Open official Facebook help / recovery page ↗
Mobile step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the Facebook app Menu, then open Settings & privacy.
Step 2
Tap Settings to access account settings.
Step 3
In Accounts Center, choose Personal details.
Step 4
Tap Account ownership and control.
Step 5
Choose Deactivation or deletion, select your Facebook account and then Delete account. Review the warnings and follow the confirmation prompts.
Desktop step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open your profile menu and choose Settings & privacy.
Step 2
Select Settings.
Step 3
In Accounts Center, open Personal details.
Step 4
Select Account ownership and control.
Step 5
Choose Deactivation or deletion, select your Facebook account and then Delete account. Review the warnings and follow the confirmation prompts.
Frequently asked questions
Are these menus identical on every device?
No. Facebook updates the interface and may show different options for your account.
What if I cannot find the setting?
Check Accounts Center and the official Facebook Help Center; do not use third-party tools.
Reference: Facebook official help ↗
Troubleshooting
If a recovery option is unavailable, check the official help center for alternative supported methods. Avoid third-party recovery services.
Frequently asked questions
Is this procedure the same on mobile and desktop?
Not necessarily. The interface may differ; separate instructions will be supplied where needed.
What if the steps do not match my screen?
Check the official help center for the latest interface and options.