FACEBOOK users are on the rise, but many are choosing to delete their accounts.. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to delete Facebook account permanently.
Although Facebook discourages you to delete your facebook account permanently, they do provide the option, although a bit buried.
Step 1: Backup all of your data
First of all, it’s time to backup all posts, videos and photos.
Click the “down arrow” in the upper right-hand corner
Go to ‘Settings’
In General Account Settings, Click ‘download a copy of all your Facebook data’, download archive.
Step 2: Deactivate your account
Click the “down arrow” in the upper right-hand corner, account settings, click security on the left menu, then click deactivate your account.
You’ll also be asked to give a reason why you’re leaving.
Now all your Facebook data will be de-indexed but will be able to be easily restored.
Step 3: Delete your Facebook account
Click on the “lock” icon in the upper right-hand corner, click the “magnifying glass” icon and then search for “delete”.
Here is the link to permanently delete your facebook account:
Privacy & other things to consider when deleting your account:
- Do other sites and apps use your Facebook account to login and authenticate you?
- Do employers, landlords or universities rely on social media profiles to screen you?
- Have other websites scraped content from your Facebook profile and published information about you around the web?
- Do you become a social outcast? Is it creepy to NOT to have Facebook in this day and age?