
Once you've chosen this option, Facebook will ask you to verify your password to make sure you haven't been hacked. If you're using a web browser, simply navigate to Settings > Security > Deactivate Your Account.If you just need to deactivate your account temporarily because of deadlines or more important life events, Facebook makes it easy. You don't have to completely delete your account if you don't want to. This means any links or messages that have been posted to your wall will be eliminated, and your friends will no longer be able to follow you. No matter what your reasoning is, it's easier than you might think to break things off with the network.īefore you make the decision to remove yourself from Facebook, you need to be aware that deactivating your account will remove your profile in it's entirety.


Maybe you still love the social media giant, but privacy breaches have become a concern for you. Do you find yourself logging into Facebook every time you fire up your computer instead of getting your important tasks done? It's something that a lot of us deal with on a day to day basis.
