Deleting a Facebook account
How to remove a Facebook account permanently.
Most people would choose the Deactivate link from the Settings menu, but this doesn’t actually delete the account, it just archives it – in case you change your mind!
However you may not like the idea of your details being kept on file.
To completely delete an account use the following steps.
- On the main Facebook page, choose the Help link. When the page opens, type “delete” into the search box at the top then press Return.
- Facebook will display instructions, read this then click on the “here” link at the bottom of the paragraph.
- At the next screen, click “Submit” then type the password associated with the account to be deleted, type in the required capture words. Click OK.
- When the Permanently Delete Account dialogue box appears you can click OK again to finish up.
Note that Facebook retains the data for another 14 days, so don’t log on during that period – unless you want to resurrect your account again – wait until at least day 15 before checking.
