How to deactivate Your Facebook Account
A practical guide to deactivate Your Facebook Account. 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.
Temporarily deactivate Facebook while retaining the option to return later.
Open official Facebook help / recovery page ↗
Mobile step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the Facebook app menu and Settings from the account you want to deactivate.
Step 2
Navigate to Accounts Center and select Personal details.
Step 3
Find Account ownership and control, then Deactivation or deletion.
Step 4
Select your Facebook account and choose Deactivate account.
Step 5
Review the effects and confirm using the steps shown.
Desktop step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open Facebook Settings from the account you want to deactivate.
Step 2
Navigate to Accounts Center and select Personal details.
Step 3
Find Account ownership and control, then Deactivation or deletion.
Step 4
Select your Facebook account and choose Deactivate account.
Step 5
Review the effects and confirm using the steps shown.
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.