Delete Facebook Permanently
Facebook Resurrection Kit
Permanently delete your abandoned Facebook account to protect your digital afterlife
Step-by-Step Account Deletion
Backup Your Data
Before deleting your account, download your Facebook data including photos, posts, and messages.
Facebook Download Your Information Tool
Settings → Your Facebook Information → Download Your Information
Initiate Deletion Process
Navigate to Facebook's account deletion page through settings.
Account Deletion Page
Settings → Your Facebook Information → Deactivation and Deletion
Confirm Your Identity
Facebook will ask you to confirm your password and may require additional verification.
Confirmation Screen
Password Verification and Security Check
Finalize Deletion Request
Read the information about what deletion means, then click "Delete Account".
Final Confirmation
Final Warning Screen with Deletion Consequences
Frequently Asked Questions
Deactivation: Temporarily disables your profile. People can't see your timeline, but Messenger remains active. You can reactivate anytime.
Deletion: Permanently erases your account. All data is removed from Facebook's servers after 30 days. This action cannot be undone after the grace period.
You have a 30-day grace period after requesting deletion. If you log in during this time, your deletion request will be canceled. After 30 days, your account and all information are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
According to Facebook's policy, they retain some information for:
- Legal compliance and security purposes
- Copies of some material (like log records) in their database
- Information others have shared about you (like messages they sent you)
However, your profile, photos, posts, and all personal data will be permanently removed.
Your Messenger account is tied to your Facebook account. When you delete Facebook:
- Your Messenger profile will be deactivated
- People can no longer search for you on Messenger
- Your message history will remain visible to others
- You'll lose access to all Messenger features