Does Facebook Fully Delete Accounts?

Does Facebook Fully Delete Accounts?

When you delete your Facebook account, the process is not instant. Facebook allows a 30-day period during which you can cancel the deletion if you change your mind. After 30 days, your account and most of your information are permanently deleted. However, the complete removal of all your posts may take up to 90 days. During this time, your information won’t be accessible to other users. Some data may remain in Facebook’s backup systems for some time, such as in case of a disaster or software error.

Additionally, Facebook may retain certain information for legal, compliance, or security reasons, even after your account is deleted. While Facebook works to delete your data, not everything is completely erased from its systems. Therefore, while your account and posts are permanently removed, some data may still exist in Facebook’s storage, albeit inaccessible to the public.

Deleting Your Facebook Account

Permanently deleting your Facebook account means you cannot reactivate it. All your profile details, photos, posts, videos, and other content will be gone for good, and you will not be able to recover anything. You will also lose access to Facebook Messenger, and if you use Facebook Login for apps like Spotify or Pinterest, you won’t be able to sign in through Facebook anymore. You may need to reach out to those apps directly to regain access to your accounts.

Keep in mind that some of your information, like messages you have sent, might still be visible to your friends. This is because copies of your messages are stored in their inboxes. If you use Facebook to log into Meta Quest, deleting your account will also erase your Meta Quest data, including app purchases, achievements, store credits, and any unreturned apps.

How To Delete Your Facebook Account Permanently

You can delete your account through various means, however, follow the step-by-step guide below to delete your account permanently;

Deleting Your Account via Accounts Centre

Click your profile picture in the top-right corner of Facebook.
Select Settings & Privacy, then click Settings.
Open the Accounts Centre (found in the top left of the Settings menu).
Navigate to Personal Details under Account Settings.
Select Account Ownership and Control, then choose Deactivation or Deletion.
Pick the account or profile you want to delete.
Choose Delete Account, click Continue, and follow the steps to confirm.

*Deleting Your Account via Facebook Settings

Click your profile picture in the top-right corner of Facebook.
Select Settings & Privacy, then click Settings.
Go to Your Facebook Information in the left-hand menu.
Select Deactivation and Deletion.
Choose Delete Account, click Continue to Account Deletion, then follow the steps to confirm by entering your password.

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How To Cancel Your Facebook Account Deletion

Reactivate your account by following the simple steps below;

Log in to your Facebook account within 30 days of deleting your account.
Click Cancel Deletion.

How to Reactivate Your Facebook Account

You can reactivate your Facebook account anytime by simply logging back into Facebook or using your account to log into another service. Make sure you have access to the email address or mobile number associated with your account. If you have forgotten your password, you can easily reset it.

Although Facebook aims to permanently delete your account and its content, some data may still exist in backup systems for legal or recovery reasons. While most of your information will be removed, it may not be completely erased from Facebook’s systems. Visit the website for more information. I hope the provided information is helpful, share your thoughts below in the comment section.

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