If you want to delete your Facebook account, follow these steps:
### 1. Backup Your Data (Optional)
Before deleting your account, you may want to download your data (like photos and posts):
- Go to **Settings & Privacy** > **Settings**.
- Click on **Your Facebook Information**.
- Select **Download Your Information** and follow the prompts to create a copy of your data.
### 2. Delete Your Facebook Account
#### Using a Web Browser:
1. **Log In**: Go to the Facebook website and log in to your account.
2. **Go to Settings**: Click on the downward arrow in the top-right corner and select **Settings & Privacy**, then click on **Settings**.
3. **Your Facebook Information**: In the left-hand column, click on **Your Facebook Information**.
4. **Deactivation and Deletion**: Click on **Deactivation and Deletion**.
5. **Choose Delete Account**: Select **Permanently Delete Account** and click **Continue to Account Deletion**.
6. **Follow Prompts**: Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm the deletion. You may be asked to enter your password.
#### Using the Facebook Mobile App:
1. **Open the App**: Launch the Facebook app on your device and log in.
2. **Go to Settings**: Tap on the three horizontal lines (menu) in the top-right (Android) or bottom-right (iOS) corner.
3. **Settings & Privacy**: Tap on **Settings & Privacy**, then **Settings**.
4. **Your Facebook Information**: Scroll down and tap on **Your Facebook Information**.
5. **Deactivation and Deletion**: Tap on **Deactivation and Deletion**.
6. **Choose Delete Account**: Select **Permanently Delete Account** and follow the prompts to confirm your decision.
### 3. Understand the Deletion Process
- **Grace Period**: After you initiate deletion, Facebook provides a **30-day grace period** during which you can cancel the deletion if you change your mind. After this period, your account and all your data will be permanently deleted.
- **Data Removal**: It may take up to 90 days for all of your data to be removed from Facebook's servers after the deletion process is complete.
### 4. Consider Deactivating Instead
If you’re unsure about permanently deleting your account, you can choose to deactivate it:
- Follow the same steps as above until you reach the **Deactivation and Deletion** section, then select **Deactivate Account**. This will temporarily disable your account but keep your data intact.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask!