There are no people who are indifferent to Facebook. There are those who like this social network and they like to spend time there. There are those who use as needed, such as for work. But there are many who would not enjoy it. If you decide to delete a Facebook page, we will help you and tell you how to do it right. By the way, we also have step-by-step instructions on the site “How to delete an Instagram account”.
Before you dive into the settings and delete your account, you need to perform a few important steps. You must keep a copy of your personal information, including the images you share online, or prevent Facebook and apps from logging in.
Deactivating or deleting a Facebook page: what’s the difference?
Sometimes you just need to take a break from Facebook. In such cases, deactivating your account is a better option than deleting it completely. Before you choose – let’s talk about the differences.
Disabling your Facebook account means that you can reactivate it in the future by restoring your account in the same way – with all records and settings. People won’t be able to search for you or see your Facebook posts while your account is disabled. Any Facebook pages you administer will also be deactivated. Therefore, make sure that you assign administrator rights to someone, if it is important that the page remains active. A deactivated account will still allow you to access Facebook Messenger.
Deleting a Facebook account is forever. Your account and all related data will be deleted from Facebook servers within 90 days. However, if you sign in to your account again within the first 30 days of the removal request, the request will be canceled and your account will be fully restored. But after this 30-day period, it is not possible to cancel your removal request.
What to do before deleting a Facebook page?
If you have decided to delete your Facebook page, it is important to do everything right. The fact is that this social network is very closely intertwined with our online life, and therefore hasty removal can lead to certain problems. For example, if you use Facebook to sign in to other apps like Spotify, you need to change these settings. Because once deleted, you will no longer have access to your Facebook account. Additionally, you may want to download a copy of all personal information associated with your account.
Change the login settings for applications and services
First, log in to your Facebook account on your computer and go to settings. Click on the arrow in the upper right corner -> Settings and privacy -> Settings. Using the menu on the left side of the screen, find and select Add-ons and Sites. You will see a list of applications and services that you have linked to your Facebook account. Click “Delete” and follow the on-screen instructions.
Download a copy of your Facebook account information
You can do this by visiting the “Your information on Facebook” section in the same left side menu. You can download a full copy or select the types of information or date range you want. You can also choose a download format: HTML files are easier to view and JSON files are easier to import into other services. Downloading information is a secure process, password protected and only available to you. The created copy can be downloaded in a few days.
You will see a calendar to select the date range of your query. There is an “All time” option if you want all the data associated with your account from the date the page was created until today. After selecting all data categories, click the “Create File” button to send a request to Facebook. It is not known exactly how long it will take to process your request. It probably all depends on the amount of data. But as soon as everything is ready, you will receive a notification from Facebook. You will only have a few days to complete the data download.
Another tip is to tell your friends, colleagues and family about deleting the page. After deleting your account, you will also lose access to Facebook Messenger. However, for some, this social network is the only way to communicate.
How to delete a Facebook page?
Once you’ve changed your settings and told your friends about your action, you can delete the Facebook page. To do this, visit the “Your information on Facebook” section – you need the last item “Deactivation and removal”.
This platform, like any other, is not ready to lose user profits. Therefore, be sure to highlight the information with the suggestion of deactivation instead of deletion. They will also emphasize the loss of access to Messenger, remind you to download data and all that we have already told you above. However, you must read everything that appears on the screen. And only after that to give consent, to press “Next” and so on.
Remember, you will have 30 days to change your mind. Just log in to your account and click “Cancel Deletion” to restore your account. In 30 days, your account will disappear forever, and in 90 days – from Facebook servers.
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