How to Unsubscribe From Facebook

Techwalla may earn compensation through affiliate links in this story.
Image Credit: julief514/iStock/Getty Images

To access, or subscribe to, Facebook you must create an account. This account allows you to share information, pictures, videos and links with other Facebook users. You can choose to only share the information with your Facebook friends or the entire Facebook community. If you have decided that you no longer want to use Facebook, you can deactivate your account. When you deactivate your account, your information, pictures and videos are no longer visible to anyone. You can reactivate the account, and restore your friends list, photos and preferences at any time by logging in with your username and password.

Advertisement

Step 1

Launch your Web browser and log into Facebook at facebook.com.

Video of the Day

Step 2

Click on the "Account" drop-down menu in the top-right corner of the page.

Step 3

Click on the "Account Settings" menu.

Advertisement

Step 4

Click on the "Settings" tab.

Step 5

Click on the "deactivate" link located at the bottom of the page.

Advertisement

Step 6

Click on the radio button next to your reason for leaving.

Advertisement

Step 7

Click on the "Confirm" button to deactivate your account. Your account will be memorialized. Your information, friends list and preferences will be saved in case you want to reactivate your account at a later date.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Report an Issue

screenshot of the current page

Screenshot loading...