Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to deactivate your Facebook account in 2026 based on the most recent update of the app:
- Go to the Menu (3 horizontal lines on top left).
- Go to Settings.
- Click on See more in Accounts Centre.
- Click on Manage accounts.
- Click on Manage.
- Click on Deactivation or deletion.
- Select Deactivate account and click Continue.
- Click on Continue.
- Insert password and click on Continue.
- Select a reason for deactivating your account and click on Continue.
- Select Don’t automatically reactivate my account and click on Done and then Continue.
- Select if you want to keep Messenger or not and then click on Deactivate my account.
Your profile, photos, and friends list are saved — you can reactivate anytime by logging back in.
How long can you temporarily deactivate a Facebook account?
You can choose a limited number of days with a maximum of 7 or you can choose to have it deactivated for an unlimited time until you log-in back again.
Can people still see your Facebook if it’s deactivated?
No, they won’t be able to see your profile / timeline if you deactivate your account.
What happens when you deactivate Facebook?
Your timeline and profile will disappear so other people cannot see them. However, your data will be stored on Facebook servers so when you reactivate your account, you’ll be able to restore your profile.