How to deactivate and delete Facebook in 2021

This guide makes getting rid of Facebook super easy.

If you’re concerned about your online privacy, I understand. Delete your Facebook account. If you’re a living, breathing human being, I also understand. Delete your Facebook account.

There are many reasons to delete your Facebook account because it’s a good suggestion. In this guide, I’ll show you exactly how.

Deleting vs Deactivating

The biggest difference in deleting vs deactivating your Facebook account is that deactivating gives you the option to return whenever you wish, whereas deleting would permanently delete everything under your account and profile.

What happens when you deactivate your account?

When you deactivate your account, your posts, profile information including pictures are hidden. But some information does remain visible, such as messages you’ve sent. No one can search for you, but Facebook saves your account information in case you decide to return in the future.

What happens when you delete your account?

Deleting Facebook, however, is forever. You cannot regain access once the account is deleted and…