

Step 1: You may want to download all your data from Facebook before deleting your account.

And some trace of you may remain on Facebook – at the very least friends can still see old messages from you stored in their Facebook inboxes. Like any healthy break up, this one takes some work – and the time commitment increases depending on the length of your Facebook relationship and how entangled Facebook is in your other online relationships. Unlike the first option, your profile becomes invisible to everyone. Step 1: Deactivate your account by going to the top right of any Facebook page and clicking on the arrow on desktop or the triple-bar “burger” button on mobile > Settings > General > Manage your account > Deactivate your account. This can easily devolve into an on-and-off relationship that may prove frustrating. This method hides your profile but does not delete it from Facebook’s servers. You will see your profile photo under “recent logins” click the “x” on the photo to remove your account from your browser history. Step 2: On your computer, log out of Facebook. Step 1: Delete the Facebook app from your phone, tablet, and other smart devices. That is, except anyone who grows frustrated by your lack of response to their messages, pokes, or ❤️ reactions to your past posts. To anyone but you, almost nothing will seem amiss. You can alert your friends to your departure or sign out without a word. Like breaking any habit, cutting back on social media can be a challenge. But for some users, that digital connection doesn't outweigh the side effects. Facebook can be a good tool for connecting with friends and family.
