How To Permanently Delete Facebook Account - 2025

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How to Permanently Delete or Deactivate Your Facebook Account Using the Mobile App

Hey everyone! In today's video, I'm going to guide you through the steps to delete your Facebook account permanently using the Facebook mobile app. I'll also show you how to deactivate your account if you prefer a temporary solution.

#### **Step 1: Open the Facebook App**
1. **Launch the Facebook App** on your smartphone. If you haven’t already, download the app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and log in to your account.

#### **Step 2: Access the Menu**
1. **Tap the Menu Icon** (usually three horizontal lines) located in the bottom right corner (iOS) or top right corner (Android) of the app.

#### **Step 3: Open Settings and Privacy**
1. **Scroll Down** and tap on **"Settings & Privacy"** to expand the menu.
2. Select **"Settings"** from the dropdown.

#### **Step 4: Navigate to Account Ownership and Control**
1. Under **"Settings,"** find and tap on **"Personal and Account Information."**
2. Next, tap on **"Account Ownership and Control."**

#### **Step 5: Choose Deactivation or Deletion**
1. On this page, you will see the option for **"Deactivation and Deletion."** Tap on it.

#### **Step 6: Select Your Preferred Option**
1. **Deactivation:** Choose this if you want to temporarily disable your account. Your profile will be hidden, but you can still use Messenger.
2. **Deletion:** Choose this if you want to permanently delete your account. This will erase all your data from Facebook.

#### **Step 7: Continue with Deactivation or Deletion**
1. **Tap on "Continue to Account Deactivation"** or **"Continue to Account Deletion"** depending on your choice.
2. Facebook will guide you through a series of prompts, asking you to confirm your decision and offering alternatives, like downloading your data.

#### **Step 8: Download Your Facebook Data (Optional)**
1. If you want to keep a copy of your posts, photos, and other information, choose the option to **Download Your Information.**
2. Select what you want to save, and Facebook will create a downloadable file for you.

#### **Step 9: Finalize the Deletion**
1. After reviewing the options, tap on **"Delete Account"** at the bottom of the screen.
2. Enter your password when prompted, then tap **"Continue."**

#### **Step 10: Confirmation**
1. Facebook will ask you to confirm one last time that you want to permanently delete your account. After confirmation, your account will be scheduled for deletion.
2. **Note:** You have 30 days to log back in and cancel the deletion if you change your mind. After 30 days, your account and all associated data will be permanently removed.

That's it! You've successfully deleted or deactivated your Facebook account using the mobile app. I hope you found this tutorial helpful. If you did, please give it a thumbs up, and don't forget to subscribe for more useful videos. See you next time!