How to Delete Your Facebook Account Permanently (Direct Link)
Independent guide — no official affiliation with facebook.com.
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
01 — Step-by-step fix
Step-by-step fix
ADIM 01
Download your information
Settings > Accounts Center > Download your information. Request photos, posts and messages in HTML or JSON.
ADIM 02
Check apps that log in with Facebook
Switch services using 'Log in with Facebook' to email login first, or they may lock you out.
Convert Facebook login to email login on services like Spotify or Netflix before deleting.
ADIM 03
Open the deletion page
Go to facebook.com/account/delete and select your account.
ADIM 04
Confirm deletion
Enter your password and click 'Delete my account'. Facebook announces the 30-day cancel window.
ADIM 05
Don't log in for 30 days
Logging in — including into Messenger — cancels the deletion.
02 — Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Does deleting Facebook delete Messenger too?
Yes. Permanent deletion closes Messenger. If you want to keep messages but hide your profile, use deactivation instead.
What about WhatsApp and Instagram?
They're unaffected. Deletion applies only to Facebook; Instagram and WhatsApp need separate steps.
Deactivation vs deletion?
Deactivation hides your profile and is reversible anytime. Deletion is permanent after 30 days.
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