How to Delete Your Facebook Account Through Accounts Center ?

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Quick answer: To delete your Facebook account in the app, tap your profile picture or Menu → Settings & privacy → Settings → Accounts Center → Personal details → Account ownership and control → Deactivation or deletion → choose your profile → Delete account, then confirm with your password. Facebook gives you a 30-day window to change your mind.

By App World Team | Updated October 7, 2026 | 6 min read | Source: appworld.work

Table of Contents

• Before you delete: what to do first
• How to delete Facebook through Accounts Center (app)
• What happens after you delete
• How to cancel the deletion
• Deactivate vs delete
• Troubleshooting: can't find Accounts Center?
• FAQ

Meta now manages Facebook, Instagram and Messenger settings from one hub called Accounts Center. That is why the old "Settings > Your Facebook Information > Delete Account" path no longer matches what many people see on screen. This guide walks you through the current route on Android and iPhone, and explains what you lose, what you keep, and how long the process really takes.

Before you delete: what to do first

Deletion is permanent once the grace period ends, so spend five minutes on this checklist.

1. Download your data. In Accounts Center, open Your information and permissions and request a copy of your photos, videos, posts and messages. After deletion you cannot retrieve anything.
2. Fix "Log in with Facebook" accounts. If you signed up for apps like Spotify or Pinterest through Facebook, add an email and password to them first. Otherwise you may have to contact those services to regain access.
3. Handle your Pages. If you are the only admin of a Facebook Page, Meta will ask you to transfer admin rights or delete the Page. Assign another admin to keep it.
4. Check Meta Quest. If you log in to Meta Quest with Facebook, deleting the account also deletes your Quest information, including app purchases, achievements and store credit.
5. Review business assets. Ad accounts and Business Suite access tied to your profile should be moved or closed first.
6. Update the app. An outdated Facebook app is the most common reason the Accounts Center options look different or are missing.

How to delete your Facebook account through Accounts Center (Android and iPhone)

1. Open the Facebook app and tap your profile picture or the Menu icon (three lines).
2. Tap Settings & privacy, then Settings.
3. Tap Accounts Center (you may see "See more in Accounts Center" or "Go to Accounts Center").
4. Tap Personal details.
5. Tap Account ownership and control.
6. Tap Deactivation or deletion and select your Facebook profile.
7. Choose Delete account, then tap Continue.
8. Follow the on-screen prompts. Meta may ask why you are leaving and show reminders about data download and linked apps.
9. Enter your password and confirm by tapping Delete account.

Note: Meta is rolling out Meta Accounts gradually, so button names can differ slightly. Meta's own help pages mention that you may see "Manage accounts" or "Accounts" at the bottom of Accounts Center, and that some people see "Profiles and personal details" instead. The destination is the same: Account ownership and control → delete.

If you have additional Facebook profiles, deleting your main account deletes all profiles under it. You can also delete a single additional profile on its own from the same menu.

Prefer a browser? Signed in on a computer, this direct link opens the same screen: Accounts Center – Account ownership and control.

What happens after you delete your Facebook account

• Days 1–30 (grace period): Your account is scheduled for deletion. Don't log in unless you want to cancel.
• After 30 days: Your account and information are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
• Up to 90 days: Meta says it can take up to 90 days from the start of the process to delete everything you posted, and some data may stay in backup copies and logs during that time. You cannot access it in the meantime.
• Messages you sent: Copies stay in your friends' inboxes, so they may still see them.
• Some records may be kept for legal reasons, terms violations and harm prevention.
• Instagram is not deleted. It is a separate account, even if linked in Accounts Center. Delete it separately if you want it gone.
• Messenger: A deleted Facebook account generally ends your Messenger access with it. If you only want to leave the Facebook feed but keep chatting, deactivation is the safer option.

How to cancel Facebook account deletion

Changed your mind? Log back into your Facebook account (app or browser) within the 30-day grace period and choose Cancel deletion. After the 30 days pass, deletion cannot be undone.

Deactivate vs delete: which should you choose?

Feature	Deactivate (temporary)	Delete (permanent)
Reversible?	Yes, anytime by logging in	Only within 30 days
Profile visible to others?	No	No
Photos, posts, videos	Kept, hidden	Permanently deleted
Messenger	Can still be used	Access ends
Facebook Login on other apps	May stop working	Stops working
Meta Quest data	Not deleted	Deleted

If you only need a break, deactivate through the same Deactivation or deletion screen. You can come back whenever you log in again.

Troubleshooting: can't find Accounts Center or the delete option

• Update the Facebook app from Google Play or the App Store.
• Restart the app or log out and back in. Clearing the app cache on Android can also help.
• Try the browser link above if the app menu looks different.
• Account hacked or locked? Recover access first through the Facebook Help Center, since you must be able to sign in to delete.
• Deletion didn't happen after 30 days? Don't log in during the grace period. If you did, you may have cancelled it by accident. Start the process again.
• Passed-away loved one: Use Meta's memorialization or removal request forms instead of the normal process.

Extra privacy tips after deleting Facebook

• Check Settings on your phone and remove any leftover Facebook app permissions.
• Uninstall the Facebook app, and log out of Facebook in your browsers so no saved sessions remain.
• Remove your details from data broker sites if privacy is your main reason for leaving.
• Use a strong, unique password and two-factor authentication on the accounts you keep.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I delete my Facebook account through Accounts Center in the app?

Open the app, go to Menu → Settings & privacy → Settings → Accounts Center → Personal details → Account ownership and control → Deactivation or deletion, pick your profile, then select Delete account and confirm.

How long does Facebook take to delete my account?

There is a 30-day grace period, then permanent deletion. Removing everything can take up to 90 days from the start.

Can I get my account back after deleting it?

Only if you log in and cancel within 30 days. After that, it is gone for good.

Will deleting Facebook delete Instagram or WhatsApp?

No. They are separate accounts and must be deleted separately.

Is it free to delete my Facebook account?

Yes. Deleting a Facebook account costs nothing. Beware of websites or phone numbers claiming to "help" you delete it for a fee or asking for your password. Only use the official Accounts Center or Meta's Help Center.

Official sources

• Facebook Help Center: Permanently delete your Facebook account
• Facebook Help Center: Deactivating or deleting your account
• Facebook Help Center: Temporarily deactivate your account

Disclaimer: Meta updates its apps often and rolls changes out gradually, so menu names may differ on your device. We verified these steps against Meta's Help Center and recent guides as of October 7, 2026. Read more tutorials at App World.