When we create a profile on Social Networks we do not usually think that maybe we want to close it at some point in the future and when this situation occurs, for various reasons, we do not know how we should delete an account from Facebook and other Social Networks. Don’t worry, we’ll explain it to you in today’s post how to permanently delete a facebook account quickly, easily and step by step. aim!
Why can Facebook delete our account?
We must bear in mind that a Facebook account cannot only be deleted because we want to do it. This Social Network can also delete your account without you making the decision. These are the Main reasons why Facebook could decide to delete your account:
– You add many friends in a short time
– You are under 13 years old and you create a profile.
– Facebook believes there is a real risk of physical harm or direct threat to public safety
– You post many messages and/or tags indiscriminately in a short time
– Your posts promote hate, discrimination or violence.
– Your profile information is false or you are not who you say you are. Either because you have invented the name and surnames or because you have usurped the identity of another person.
– You use a personal profile for commercial use. For this, there are company pages.
Deactivate or delete my Facebook account permanently?
facebook gives two options if you want to delete your personal account: Deactivate or delete it. Do you want to know which is the best option for you? These are the main differences between the two:
If you deactivate the Facebook account:
- Whenever you want you can reactivate a deactivated account.
- While it is deactivated, other users will not be able to search for you or read your biography.
- Some information, such as messages you’ve sent, can still be viewed.
- Facebook will save your account information (friends, photos…) and if you decide to reactivate it, all the information will be seen again and will remain the same.
If you delete the Facebook account permanently:
- You will never be able to access or recover your account.
- Before it is completely removed, you have a few days to retract. The deletion is canceled if you log back into your account during this period.
- Even if you delete your account, some information, such as messages you’ve sent, can still be viewed.
- Facebook explains that it can take up to 90 days to delete everything you’ve posted. While it is being deleted, other users will not be able to see anything.
- You should also be aware that it is possible that some copies of what is uploaded to your account may remain in their database, although this information will be dissociated from personal identifiers.
How to deactivate my Facebook account
1. Enter your Facebook account and click on the arrow at the top rightthen select Setting.
2. In the right column click on the option Your Facebook information. Then click on Deactivation and removal and your information, which is the one that appears below the whole, in the central part.
3. Two options appear: Deactivate account or Delete account, you must choose Deactivate account.
4. To try to change your mind, Facebook will show you pictures of your friends, saying they’ll miss you. You must also fill out a questionnaire where you explain the reason why you want to deactivate your account. Select your option and gives to Deactivate.
5. No matter what option you have chosen, Facebook will offer you an alternative so that you don’t leave. Simply close the message and press again Deactivate.
How to reactivate my Facebook account
Facebook does not permanently delete your account unless you request it. If you only deactivate it, you can reactivate it at any time.
To reactivate your account, simply log in to facebook using your email Y password. The simple activity of your account will be enough to reactivate it.
How to delete my Facebook account
More or less we must follow the same steps to delete the Facebook account:
1. Enter your Facebook account and click on the arrow at the top rightthen select Setting.
2. In the right column click on the option Your Facebook information. Then click on Deactivation and removal and your information, which is the one that appears below the whole in the central part.
3. Two options appear: Deactivate account or Delete account, you must choose Delete account.
Before doing so, we recommend that you choose the option of Download information In order not to lose the photos and the publications that you have made in your account, it will be downloaded in a compressed file.
4. To confirm that it is you, you must retype your password and press the button Continue which appears in blue.
5. Finally, a window will appear informing you about what the elimination process consists of. Click on the blue button Delete account and ready.
Can I delete someone else’s Facebook account?
You may have wondered if you can delete the account of a family member or friend who is not in a position to do so. This is a controversial topic and Facebook gives us the following answer:
– If you friend or family member is mentally or physically incapacitated irreversibly to keep your Facebook account, they can help you delete it:
1. In case of a under 13 years oldNote: Facebook requires all of its members to be at least 13 years of age. If you believe a Facebook user is under the age of 13, .
2. For someone over 13 years old: . They will review the information you provide and let you know what can be done. Please note that this form should only be used to report medically disabled users.
– You can also tell them about the .
– Finally, note that a person in rehab or incarceration is not considered disabled.
Now that you know all the options to delete a Facebook account, select the one that best suits what you had in mind. Think very well if you are going to want to recover your account later before doing it!
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