Nowadays the trust of people is being lost from Facebook due to data theft. In the coming days, some new news related to Facebook keeps coming; the data of millions of users has been leaked. 

For this reason, so many people want to delete their account from Facebook so that their data is not stolen.

If you want to delete your Facebook account permanently because of multiple of account or any other reason then follow the few steps below.

How to Permanently Delete Facebook Account 2020?

Step 1: Click on the given link to redirect to the Facebook Account Deletion page.

Delete Facebook Account Permanently

Step 2: After clicking above page link you will able to see three options "Deactivate Account", "Download Info" and if you are an admin of any Facebook page then you will see the third option that is "Edit Admin Settings". This "Edit Admin Settings" will not appear if you haven't create any Facebook page using your Facebook account.

If you want to deactivate your Facebook account for few days then you can choose "Deactivate Account" option. If you want to save all data and information before your account and content are permanently deleted, you can download a copy of your information using "Download Info" button. You are the only admin for your page. Page will no longer be published if you delete or deactivate your account. You must add an additional admin to keep the Page active and accessible using "Edit Admin Settings" button. If you want to permanently delete your Facebook account then you have to select "Delete Account" option.

Step 3: Now, after clicking "Delete Account" button new popup will appear for confirmation. You will asked Facebook account password before deleting the account. Enter your password and click on confirm.

Once you've submitted your account for deletion, you'll have 30 days to reactivate your account and cancel the deletion. After 30 days, the deletion process will begin and you won't be able to retrieve any of the content or information you've added.

Frequently Asked Questions About Facebook Account Deletion

1. What Happens If I Permanently Delete My Facebook Account?

• You will not be able to reactivate your account.
• Your profile, photos, posts, videos, and everything else you have added will be permanently deleted. You will not be able to retrieve anything you have added.
• You will no longer be able to use Facebook Messenger.
• You will not be able to use Facebook Login for other apps you may have signed up for with your Facebook account, like PUBG Mobile or Call Of Duty. You may need to contact the apps and websites to recover those accounts.
• Some information, like messages you sent to friends, may still be visible to them after you delete your account. Copies of messages you have sent are stored in your friends' inboxes.

2. What If I Do Not Want All My Content Deleted, But I Want To Take A Break From Facebook?

You can take a break from Facebook and temporarily deactivate your account. When you temporarily deactivate your account:-

• People will not be able to see or go to your Facebook profile.
• Your photos, posts and videos will not be deleted.
• You can still use Facebook Messenger. Your profile picture will still be visible in your conversations and people will still be able to search for you by name to send you a message. You will continue to appear to friends on Facebook in places where they can message you.
• You can still use Facebook Login for your other apps, like PUBG Mobile or Call Of Duty Games.
• You can choose to come back whenever you want.

3. How Do I Permanently Delete My Account?

Before deleting your account, you may want to log in and download a copy of your information (like your photos and posts) from Facebook. After your account has been deleted, you will not be able to retrieve anything you have added. Follow the given instructions to delete your account permanently.

If You Are Using Classic Facebook

1. Click  at the top right of any Facebook page.
2. Click Settings then click Your Facebook Information in the left column.
3. Click Deactivation and Deletion.
4. Choose Delete Account, and then click Continue to Account Deletion.
5. Enter your password, click Continue and then click Delete Account.

If You Are Using New Facebook

1. Click  in the top right of Facebook.
2. Select Settings & Privacy > Settings.
3. Click Your Facebook Information in the left column.
4. Click Deactivation and Deletion.
5. Choose Permanently Delete Account, and then click Continue to Account Deletion.
6. Click Delete Account, enter your password and then click Continue.

4. Can I Cancel My Account Deletion?

If it has been less than 30 days since you initiated the deletion, you can cancel your account deletion. After 30 days, your account and all your information will be permanently deleted, and you will not be able to retrieve your information.

It may take up to 90 days from the beginning of the deletion process to delete all the things you have posted. While we are deleting this information, it is not accessible to other people using Facebook.

Copies of your information may remain after the 90 days in backup storage that we use to recover in the event of a disaster, software error, or other data loss event. We may also keep your information for things like legal issues, terms violations, or harm prevention efforts.

To cancel your account deletion:-

1. Log into your Facebook account within 30 days of deleting your account.
2. Click Cancel Deletion.

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