How to Delete a Facebook Account via the App

Question: How to safely and quickly delete a Facebook account via the app?

Answer: Deleting your account via the mobile app helps protect personal data and control access to linked services. Here is a step-by-step guide.

1. Settings → Access & Control

Open the Facebook app and go to Settings & Privacy → Settings → Access and Control. This section contains deactivation and deletion options. Tap “Delete Account” and review the prompts. Facebook may offer to download your data or temporarily deactivate the profile instead of permanent deletion.

2. Delete Account

Tap Delete Account and confirm your identity using your password or a quick verification. If your account is linked to a Business Account or Instagram via Meta Account Center, the system will notify you that linked services data may also be deleted. Unlink external profiles before deletion.

3. Push-code

To confirm deletion, Facebook will send a Push-code to your device. After entering the code, a 30-day grace period begins. If you don’t log in during this time, the account will be permanently deleted. Logging in cancels the deletion.