Recently Facebook has come under fire after revelations about the misuse of user data by Cambridge Analytica and this was just a wake-up call for users who went on to delete their accounts on the platform.
#DeleteFacebook campaign is currently a buzz and this has even led to Elon Musk deleting SpaceX and Tesla pages on the platform.
So you might be wondering, how does one actually delete or deactivate his or her Facebook account…
Below are simple steps if you would like to get rid of your Facebook account.
How to deactivate a Facebook account :
Deactivating your account means you can reactivate your account whenever you want, but people won’t be able to see your Facebook Timeline, or profile.
Steps to Deactivate:
1. Click the account menu down arrow at the top right of any Facebook page in your web browser
2. Select ‘Settings’
3. Choose ‘Security’ in the left column
4. Choose ‘Deactivate your account’, and then follow the steps to confirm your decision
How to delete a Facebook account :
When you delete your account you won’t be able to regain access to your profile, and it takes up to 90 days for your data that’s stored in backup systems to be deleted.
Steps to Delete:
Simply follow the link below and choose the ‘Delete Facebook’ option:
If you would like downloading your Facebook data, simply follow the below steps:
1. Click the account menu down arrow at the top right of any Facebook page in your web browser
2. Click ‘Download a copy of your Facebook data’ at the bottom of your General Account Settings
3. Choose ‘Start My Archive’
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