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How do I delete an old Facebook account?
To delete your account:
- Click in the top right of Facebook.
- Select Settings & Privacy > Settings.
- Click Your Facebook Information in the left column.
- Click Deactivation and Deletion.
- Choose Permanently Delete Account then click Continue to Account Deletion.
How long are Facebook accounts inactive?
Facebook Waits 14 Days Before Deleting Account The social network said there is no limit on how long a user can keep her account deactivated. But if a Facebook user really wants to make the separation permanent, she can choose to delete the account altogether.
Does Facebook delete deceased accounts?
You can choose to have your account permanently deleted should you pass away. This means that when someone lets us know that you’ve passed away, all of your messages, photos, posts, comments, reactions and info will be immediately and permanently removed from Facebook.
How to delete an old Facebook account when you can’t log in?
How to Delete an Old Facebook Account When You Can’t Log In 1. Try to recover your Facebook password. Go to https://www.facebook.com/login/identify to search for your account. You… 2. Use Facebook’s Trusted Friends feature. If you can’t access the email address or phone number on your account,
What to do if you forgot your Facebook password?
Try to recover your Facebook password Go to https://www.facebook.com/login/identify to search for your account. You can search by the email or phone number you used to set up the account, or just by name (the search screen doesn’t mention that option but it works, too).
What happens to my messages on Facebook when I delete it?
Keep in mind that messages you’ve sent to other people or posts you’ve shared with groups remain on Facebook even after you delete your account. Before permanently deleting your account, Facebook recommends that you download a copy of all the data Facebook has on you. On your computer:
What to do if you can’t access your Facebook account?
If you can’t access the email address or phone number on your account, your only other hope is Facebook’s Trusted Friends feature. Launched in 2013, Trusted Friends lets you regain access to your account in case of forgotten credentials by asking three “trusted friends” to supply a reset code.