00:00if you want to block or close your facebook account you have two options depending on
00:03whether you want a temporary break deactivation or permanent removal deletion to manage this
00:09directly through the facebook help center or via your mobile app here is the step-by-step process
00:14for both methods option one temporarily deactivate your account hides your profile can return anytime
00:20open the facebook app or go to facebook on a browser and tap the menu button your profile
00:25icon or three lines scroll down and tap settings and privacy then select settings tap accounts
00:32center near the top or bottom of the page tap personal details or manage accounts depending
00:38on your app version select account ownership and control then tap deactivation or deletion
00:45choose the specific facebook profile or account you want to block deactivate select deactivate
00:51account then tap continue enter your password when prompted and follow the final on-screen
00:56confirmation steps option two permanently delete your account erases everything forever
01:02once deletion begins you have up to 30 days to cancel it by logging back in after 30 days
01:07all your data photos and messages will be permanently gone open facebook and go to the menu button
01:14navigate to settings and privacy settings settings tap on account center go to personal
01:21details or account ownership and control select deactivation or deletion choose your facebook
01:27account select delete account then tap continue optional download a copy of your information photos
01:34before proceeding enter your password and confirm the permanent deletion skip the previous prompt and that's
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