Confuse Amid Facebook Deactivation or Deletion? Read this Carefully

There are numerous reasons that ask you to take a break from Facebook. It is easy to close your FB account, but make sure you are ready to lose all those messages, memes, and most importantly the job posts that can only be found on FB pages.

Instead of permanently closing your account, you should try taking a temporary break so that you don’t have to regret later. Deactivating your account gives the flexibility to access it later, on the other hand, deleting it is an irreversible move.

Here we will be discussing how deactivation and deletion differ from each other and how to perform both.

Difference between FB account deletion and deactivating:

Deactivate your FB account:

With deactivation, you get the flexibility to access the account back after temporarily closing it.  Deactivation means you are no longer available on Facebook and people cannot see on your timeline but already sent messages will be seen to people. What happens when you deactivate Facebook?

1. You can reactivate again
2. You won’t be visible on timeline or FB searches
3. Some of your activities may still be visible.
4. Your messages will be visible.

Delete your FB account:

Deleting your Facebook account will directly put your FB account in the trash and thus it can no longer be used. So, an impulsive deletion can make you lose your pictures, friends, information and virtual memories. Also, it is permanent and cannot be fixed or reversed.

1. You won’t be able to access your FB account ever again
2. You need to first deactivate FB account but you still got time to regain the access. But if you don’t log in again, your account will be permanently deleted.
3. The data stay stored in the backup systems up to 90 days and after this, you will no longer be available on Facebook.
4. Some of the content may remain in your database even after permanently deleting a Facebook account.

How to deactivate your Facebook account?

For temporarily deactivate a Facebook account, you need to follow the few simple steps which are given below:

1. Open your Facebook account
2. Go to “Settings”
3. Now from “General”
4. Click “Manage your account”
5. Tap “Deactivate your account” and follow the on-screen instructions
6. This will delete Facebook your profile

You can use the same way to deactivate Facebook on the phone if you are using FB app on your device.

Reactivate your Facebook account:

For reactivating the account, you simply need to login to your Facebook account after you have deactivated/closed your Facebook account. This way you can reinstate your FB account, but it is valid up to 90 days from deactivation.

How to delete your account?

It is recommended to think wisely before deleting your Facebook account. Closing your Facebook account can cut your contact from all personal and professional opportunities. If you are doing it for the sake of security, there are various other security measures you can take rather than deleting your account.

But if you are sure to delete your FB account, follow the steps given here below:

1. Login to your Facebook account
2. Go to the “Account settings” from the “Settings” menu
3. Click “Download a copy of your Facebook data” from the General Account Settings
4. Select “Start my archive”

After saving your data, click on “Delete Account” and the account is terminated. Now don’t log in to your account for next 90 day to delete it permanently.

Important note: If you want to delete Facebook but keep messenger. You can simply keep the app installed and you can use it to chat with your FB contacts.