February 2, 2026

Delete Facebook Account 2026 – iPhone/Web Steps + Video Backup

Delete Facebook Account 2026 – Web/Phone + 30-Day Cancel Guide

Want to permanently delete your Facebook account? Follow these exact steps across all devices. Save videos/photos first with Facebook Video Downloader or Private Video Downloader. Tested February 2, 2026. Do this before changing password or blocking users.

90s Web Deletion Time

30 Days Cancel Window

Gone Forever After

TL;DR What Deletion Does Web/Desktop iPhone/Android Before Deleting 30-Day Cancel Delete Facebook Page FAQ After Checklist Deactivate vs Delete Emergency Deletion Related Guides

TL;DR: Delete Facebook Fast

Accounts Center → Personal details → Deactivation or deletion → Delete account → Password → Confirm.
30-day grace: Login to cancel. Download data & videos first!

What Account Deletion Does

Action	Result	Timeline
Profile/posts	Invisible immediately	Gone forever after 30 days
Messenger	Contacts see “unavailable”	Chats remain
Photos/videos	Deleted	Download first!
Friends list	Removed	They lose connection
Marketplace	Listings gone	No recovery

30-day grace: Login anytime to cancel deletion.

Delete on Web/Desktop (90 Seconds)

1. Click profile picture → Settings & privacy → Settings
2. Accounts Center (left sidebar) → Personal details
3. Account ownership and control → Deactivation or deletion
4. Select Facebook account → Delete account → Continue
5. Enter password → Delete account

Confirmation screen: Reviews linked apps/data download options.

Delete on iPhone/Android App

1. Menu (bottom right) → Settings & privacy → Settings
2. Accounts Center → Personal details → Account ownership
3. Deactivation or deletion → Delete account → Continue
4. Password → Delete account

App note: Same Accounts Center path as web.

Before Deleting – Critical Steps

Step	Why	Tool/Link
Download data	Photos/posts/messages	Facebook → Settings → Download info
Save videos	Private posts gone forever	FB Video Downloader
Revoke apps	Third-party logins break	Accounts Center → Apps/Websites
Notify friends	They’ll wonder where you went	Post farewell or Messenger

30-Day Cancel Window

Change mind?

Login with email/password within 30 days
Account restores instantly (no data loss)
After 30 days: Permanent, irrecoverable

Delete Facebook Page (Business)

Different path:

1. Business Suite → Pages → Settings
2. Remove page → Delete permanently
3. 30-day confirmation

Common Deletion Questions

Does Messenger delete too?

No. Messenger stays (delete separately).

Can I delete faster than 30 days?

No. Grace period mandatory.

Friends see deleted posts?

No. Immediately invisible.

Instagram linked?

Separate deletion required.

What about Facebook Dating?

Profile auto-removed.

After Deletion Checklist

1. Clear browser cache/cookies
2. Revoke Facebook logins from apps
3. Update email/social logins elsewhere
4. Download remaining videos

Next steps:

Change passwords everywhere
Block remaining contacts
Create new account? Page creation guide

Deactivate vs Delete

Choice	Visibility	Data	Recovery
Deactivate	Hidden (search invisible)	Stored	Login anytime
Delete	Gone after 30 days	Erased forever	30 days only

Emergency Deletion (Compromised Account)

1. Change password first
2. Logout all devices (Settings → Security)
3. Run deletion process above
4. Monitor email for recovery codes

Video proof: Steps identical across iPhone/Android/Samsung/PC.