How to deactivate Facebook account on an iPhone

IF you're on this page, chances are you want to delete your Facebook account.

With just about everyone on there, it's quite a big decision these days, what with all the photos and news from family and friends so easily available.

But if you've decided enough is enough, here's how to deactivate your account from an iPhone.

How to deactivate Facebook account on an iPhone

If you've decided it's time to deactivate your account, it doesn't mean it'll be gone permanently - not right away anyway.

To do it, start by opening the Menu, then selecting Settings & Privacy, followed by Settings.

Tap Personal and account information at the top.

Then find Account ownership and control.

Choose Deactivation and deletion.

Here you can choose to either deactivate your account or delete it permanently.

Does deactivating your Facebook account delete it?

No, Facebook will keep hold of your data for the duration of its deactivation.

So if you choose to return at a later date it'll all be there for you.

But this data will not be available to other users while the account is deactivated.

There is a separate option for if a user wants to permanently delete their Facebook account.

However, even when a user opts to delete their account forever, the site will wait 14 days after receiving the request before they actually delete that account.

This is to allow people who accidentally submitted a deletion request to let the site know so they can cancel that request.

What happens when you deactivate your Facebook account?

No-one will be able to see your profile while it's deactivated.

This means your friends can't tag you in photos, comments, or posts.

Your posts on your friends profiles may remain - however, your name will not appear in hyperlink form for other users to click on and link through to your profile.

Facebook Messenger will remain active, and you can still chat with your Facebook friends through the Messenger app.

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