How you can deactivate or delete your Facebook account

• To delete your Facebook account, go to account settings on the website or app.
• Before you close your Facebook account permanently, you'll have a chance to download your personal data.
• You can also deactivate your Facebook account temporarily if you'd like to take a break.

Facebook is a massive force in the social media world and has been for almost two decades. But if you're looking to distance yourself from Facebook, deleting your account is a quick and permanent way to cut ties. However, you can also just deactivate your account temporarily if you'd like to take a break from the platform.

If you've been using Facebook for a while, you'll probably want to keep all of your photos, videos, and messages. Luckily, Facebook lets you download all this before you delete your account.