How to easily disable Facebook temporarily or permanently in 2024

Facebook is one of the most popular social networking platforms in the world, allowing users to connect and share information with friends and family. However, there are times when we may need to temporarily or permanently deactivate our Facebook accounts. So how can you disable a Facebook account? This article by FPT Shop will help you understand the concept, the process, and important notes when deactivating Facebook.

Things to know about deactivating Facebook

Before learning how to disable Facebook, we need to understand what this concept is and why we need to disable a Facebook account.

Concept of deactivating Facebook

Deactivating Facebook means temporarily or permanently suspending your Facebook account. When your account is deactivated, you will not be able to log in or use any features on Facebook until you reactivate your account.

Why you should deactivate a Facebook account?

There are many reasons why we may need to deactivate a Facebook account, such as:

• Wanting to temporarily stop using Facebook to focus on work or personal life.
• Concerns about being hacked or personal information being exposed on Facebook.
• Not wanting to continue using Facebook for personal reasons or being tired of the negative effects of social media.

Consequences of deactivating a Facebook account

Deactivating a Facebook account can have both positive and negative consequences for users.

Positive consequences

• Help reduce stress and pressure in life by no longer having to follow and update information on Facebook.
• Protect personal information and avoid information leakage on social media.
• Help focus on work or personal life more effectively.

Negative consequences

• Lose connection with friends and family on Facebook.
• Unable to use Facebook features such as posting, messaging, or interacting with others.
• Unable to recover the account once it has been permanently deleted.

How to temporarily deactivate Facebook

Temporarily deactivating Facebook is the most common choice when you want to temporarily stop using this social network. This process will temporarily hide you from Facebook, and no one can find or contact you on the platform.

How to deactivate Facebook on a mobile phone

Step 1: Open the Facebook app on your phone and log in with your personal account.

Step 2: Tap the three-line icon in the top right corner of the screen and select the gear icon in the top right corner. Alternatively, you can scroll down and select “Settings & Privacy > Settings.”

Step 3: Select “Personal Information.” At the Account Center page, you click on Personal Information.

Step 4: Select “Ownership and Control of Your Account” > “Deactivate or Delete Account.”

Step 5: Select the account you want to deactivate.

Step 6: Click “Deactivate Account” > Press “Continue.” You need to enter your Facebook account password.

Step 7: Select the reason why you want to deactivate the account > press “Continue.”

Step 8: Read the terms and information about deactivating your Facebook account. Here, you will have an option to “Reactivate Your Account” within a maximum of 7 days if you change your mind or just want to temporarily deactivate it. Press “Continue.”

Step 9: Confirm deactivating your Facebook account by clicking the “Deactivate My Account” option.

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