Can I temporarily deactivate my Facebook account?
Tap or click your profile picture in the top right and select Profile, then select Edit Profile. Scroll down, then tap or click Temporarily disable my account in the bottom right. Select an option from the drop-down menu next to Why are you disabling your account? and re-enter your password.
What will my friends see if I deactivate Facebook?
When you deactivate your Facebook account, Facebook does not send out any notification whatsoever. Your friends won’t know that you’ve deactivated your account unless they try to search for your now-deactivated profile or they ask you in the real world.
Can I hide my Facebook account without deactivating it?
How Do I ‘Hide’ My Personal Facebook Account?
- Login to your Facebook profile, and click the arrow in the upper right corner of the Facebook page. Then, click “Settings”.
- In the menu on the left, click “Privacy”.
- Under the “Your Activity” section, edit “Who can see your future posts?” and change it to “Only me”.
What happens when you deactivate a Facebook account?
When you deactivate your account, Facebook saves all of your settings, photos, and information in case you decide to reactivate your account. Your information isn’t gone—it’s just hidden. However, it is possible to delete your account permanently with no option for recovery.
How do you temporarily close your Facebook account?
To temporarily deactivate your Facebook account, in a browser, go to Settings > Security > Deactivate Your Account. You can also deactivate your account through the Facebook mobile app. Go to Settings > Account Settings > Security > Account Deactivate.
How to delete Facebook account temporarily or permanently?
How to delete your Facebook account temporarily? Navigate to facebook.com and provide your login credentials. Now select General on the left-hand side of the screen in the panel and go to Manage Account > Edit. In the next step, scroll down to Deactivate your account section and select Deactivate your account.
How do I Close my Facebook temporarily?
So, if you choose to close your Facebook account temporarily or Deactivate your account, here’s how to go about it: Click on the menu button at the top right hand of your Facebook page. On the pop-up screen, tap on “Deactivate” at the right hand corner.
