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How to delete a Facebook profile
Driven by curiosity and above all by the fact that everyone now uses Mark Zuckerberg’s social network, you, too, have created your profile on Facebook in recent days. However, if you are here now and are reading these lines, it seems very clear to me that all things considered, you are not that interested in the matter and that you would, therefore, like to understand how to delete a Facebook profile.
How do you say? The situation is exactly this and would you like to know if I can give you a hand on what to do? Of course, don’t worry! With this guide of mine today I want to explain to you, in detail, how to delete a Facebook profile, both by acting from a computer and a smartphone and tablet, and what operations it is best to carry out before taking this step. Don’t worry, it’s straightforward… perhaps much more than creating an account!
So? What are you still doing there, stuck? Take a few moments of free time and start focusing on reading this guide right away. You’ll see, by the end, you’ll have perfectly clear ideas of what to do and, I tell you more, I’m also sure that if necessary you’ll be ready and happy to provide all the necessary explanations to your friends who are eager to receive some similar advice. What do you say, shall we bet?
Preliminary operations
Before explaining how to delete a Facebook profile, there’s an important step I suggest you take to avoid losing your data while keeping it accessible. What I recommend is creating a backup of your information, photos, posts, and everything else on your profile—similar to saving files on your computer before formatting it.
You can do this using the Facebook app on Android (also available on alternative stores and for iOS/iPadOS) or on a PC through the website or Windows application.
To proceed, access the menu via the icon featuring your profile photo and the ☰ symbol, then navigate to Settings and Privacy> Settings. Next, tap on the Account Management Center. From there, select Your information and permissions, locate the option Download your information, and then choose Download or Transfer information. Afterward, select your Facebook account and press Next.
Now, choose the information you wish to save. Facebook will generate a file containing your selected data, which you can then download. To save everything, opt for available information. Alternatively, select Specific types of information to customize what to include or exclude. Once you’ve made your selections, check the box for Download and press Next. Then, specify the Date range using the provided menu, choose your preferred file format, set the quality for multimedia content, and enter the email address where you’d like to receive a notification once the file is ready. Complete the process by pressing the Create file button.
At the point when the file containing your Facebook information reinforcement is prepared, you will get a connection to download it straightforwardly through email at the location you use to get to the interpersonal organization. Note that, contingent upon how much information is remembered for the reinforcement, the interaction might require over a day. Kindly show restraint, I propose.
This operation is also available during the deletion phase, however, to be sure that nothing is lost I recommend that you perform it before proceeding with the deletion of the profile.
How to delete a Facebook profile
Are you fully certain that you won’t have any regrets in the future and would like to learn how to permanently delete your Facebook profile, completely removing it from the social network? If so, follow the instructions below. The process is straightforward, but keep in mind that once a specific period has passed, the deletion becomes irreversible. If you’re still uncertain, take some time to reconsider before proceeding. Don’t say I didn’t warn you later!
How to delete a Facebook profile From mobile phone
Are you wondering how to delete your Facebook profile from your smartphone or tablet? Begin by opening the app screen on your device, where all your apps are displayed, and tap on the Facebook icon. I assume you’re logged in already, but if not, please log in first.
Next, tap on the icon with your profile picture and ≡, then select “Settings & Privacy” > “Settings.” On this page, locate the “Account Management Center” section and tap on it. Then, proceed by selecting “Personal Details.”
Then select “Account Ownership and Control”: in this section, you can delete your profile. The option you need to choose is “Deactivation or Deletion.”
Next, tap on your account to delete, select the “Delete Account” option, and provide a reason to explain why you are making this decision: “I spend too much time on Facebook,” “I am concerned about my privacy,” “I do not feel safe on Facebook,” “My account has been hacked,” or “I no longer find Facebook useful.” Tap “Continue” until Facebook prompts you to confirm your identity by entering your password. Confirm the action by pressing the “Delete Account” button, and you’re done.
How to delete a Facebook profile From PC
If you are interested in understanding how to delete a Facebook profile from a PC, first connect to the website and enter your profile by logging in.
Even from the website, the procedure begins by clicking on your profile picture ≡ and continuing on Settings and privacy > Settings. Now, as before, first, choose Account Management Center and then Personal Details, then all you have to do is click on Account Ownership and Control and finally on Deactivation or Deletion.
Click on your name, or the name of the account you want to delete, and click on Delete Account. Now continue by indicating the reason and clicking on Continue until you enter your password and complete the procedure by clicking on Delete Account.
How to permanently delete a Facebook profile
Now that you have deleted your profile, it is time to let you know that for the operation to be concluded definitively, 90 days are required. Let me explain: from the moment you request the deletion of your profile, 90 days pass before the data is permanently and forever deleted. During this period, however, your information will not be available to other users, so it appears to have already been deleted.
In the first 30 days, you also have the option to reconsider your decision and restore your Facebook profile, canceling the deletion process. To do this, simply log in to Facebook with your credentials, and your profile will be restored.
If you’re wondering how to permanently remove a Facebook profile, I can tell you that you will need to wait for the required time set by the social network and remain patient for a while. However, once your profile has been deleted, as we’ve discussed, you won’t need to worry about anything else: there’s no need to count the days, mark dates on your calendar, or do anything similar because your account will already be removed from the platform. No one will be able to find you or access your data.
I also strongly recommend not logging in during the first 30 days to check whether the account has been deleted or not, as doing so will reactivate it. By leaving it alone, you’ll allow Facebook to proceed with the deletion process, and your account will be permanently removed after 90 days.
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