If you’ve made the decision to part ways with Facebook and want to permanently delete your account from your desktop, follow the step-by-step guide below to navigate the process smoothly.
Step 1: Log into Your Facebook Account
Open your preferred web browser and log in to your Facebook account by entering your login credentials.
Step 2: Access Your Account Settings
Once you’re logged in, click on your profile picture located in the top right corner of the Facebook homepage. A drop-down menu will appear.
Step 3: Navigate to Your Account Settings
In the menu, select “Settings & Privacy,” and then click on “Settings” to access your account settings and preferences.
Step 4: Open Your Facebook Information Settings
Within the settings menu, locate and click on “Your Facebook Information” in the left-hand column. This will open a new set of options.
Step 5: Choose Deactivation and Deletion
Once you are in the “Your Facebook Information” section, look for the “Deactivation and Deletion” option. Click on it to proceed with deleting your account.
Step 6: Select Delete Account
Within the “Deactivation and Deletion” section, you will see the option to “Choose Delete Account.” Click on this option to initiate the account deletion process.
Step 7: Confirm Your Decision
Facebook will ask you to confirm your decision to delete your account. Take a moment to review the consequences of deleting your account before proceeding.
Step 8: Continue to Account Deletion
If you are certain that you want to delete your account, click on the “Continue to Account Deletion” button to confirm your final decision.
Step 9: Account Deletion Process
Facebook will now begin the account deletion process. Your account and all associated data will be scheduled for permanent deletion within a specific timeframe.
Step 10: Do Not Log in During Deletion Period
During the account deletion period, avoid logging back into your Facebook account as this may disrupt or cancel the deletion process.
Step 11: Confirmation of Deletion
Once the deletion process is complete, you will receive a confirmation email from Facebook informing you that your account has been permanently deleted.
Step 12: Closure
With the confirmation of deletion, you have successfully deleted your Facebook account on your desktop. You are now free from the platform’s reach and can move forward without the constraints of social media.
