How to delete a Facebook account?

How to delete your personal account or page permanently on Facebook:

There are different processes to permanently cancel an account or page. Below, we explain each of them so that you can choose the one that best suits your needs.

1. Click on your profile photo located at the top right of the page.
2. Select Settings & privacy.
3. Go to the Access and control section.
4. Click on delete account and that's it.

Delete your Facebook account through the account center:

1. Access your profile photo in the upper right corner.
2. Select Settings & privacy, then Settings.
3. Go to Account Center, located in the upper left corner.
4. Select Personal details in the Account Settings section.
5. Navigate to Account Ownership and Control.
6. Choose Deactivation or removal.
7. Select the account or profile you want to delete.
8. Choose Delete account.

If I don't want to delete it, how can I temporarily deactivate it?

1. Click on your profile photo at the top right of Facebook.
2. Select Settings & privacy and go to Settings.
3. Go to Account Center, located at the top left of the screen.
4. Enter Personal Data, within the Account Settings section.
5. Choose Account Ownership and Control.
6. Select Deactivation or removal.
7. Choose the account or profile you want to deactivate.
8. Select Deactivate account.