How to delete my Facebook account?

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Step 1: Backup Your Data

Before you delete your account, you might want to download a copy of your information from Facebook:

1. Click on the downward arrow at the top right of any Facebook page.

2. Select Settings & Privacy, then click Settings.

3. In the left column, click Your Facebook Information.

4. Next to Download Your Information, click View.

5. To add or remove categories of data from your request, click the boxes on the right side of Facebook.

6. Select other options, including:

   • The format of your download request.

   • The quality of photos, videos.

   • The date range of your download request.

7. Click Create File to confirm the download request.

After you’ve done this, you can begin the process of permanently deleting your account.

Step 2: Delete Your Account

1. Click your profile picture in the top right of Facebook.

2. Select Settings & Privacy, then click Settings.

3. Click Accounts Center at the top left of your screen.

4. Click Personal details, under Account Settings.

5. Click Account ownership and control.

6. Click Deactivation or deletion.

7. Choose the account or profile you want to delete.

8. Select Delete account.

Please note that after you’ve deleted your Facebook account, you won’t be able to retrieve anything you’ve added1. You won’t be able to use Facebook Login for other apps you may have signed up for with your Facebook account, like Spotify or Pinterest1. You may need to contact the apps and websites to recover those accounts.