How to Delete or Deactivate Your Facebook Page

There are many reasons why you might decide to delete or deactivate your Facebook Page, whether for personal or professional reasons. Whether you want to take a temporary break or permanently delete your presence on the platform, this step-by-step guide will show you how.

Deactivate your Facebook Page:

If you want to take a temporary break without losing all your data, deactivating your Page is an option. Here’s how to do it:

1.            Log in to Your Page:

• Go to the Page you want to deactivate and make sure you’re logged in.

2.            Go to Settings:

• Click on “Settings and Privacy” at the top right of the Page.
• Select “Settings”.
• Choose the Page to Deactivate

3.            Deactivate Your Page :

• Under “Personal Information”, navigate and go to the “Facebook Page Information” block and click on the “Access and Control” option.
• You will see “Deactivation and Deletion”, press on it
• Then choose the “Deactivate Page” option. Click on “Continue”.
• Enter your password to confirm the deactivation of the Facebook Page.

4.            Choose a Reason :

• Select the reason why you are deactivating the Page. Follow the steps to confirm the deactivation.

5.            Reactivate Your Page:

• You can reactivate your Page at any time by logging in again and following the reverse process.

Permanently deleting your Facebook Page:

If you are sure you want to permanently delete your Page, follow these steps:

1.            Log in to Your Account:

• Log in to the account that is the administrator of the Page.

2.            Go to Settings:

• Click on “Settings and Privacy” at the top right of the Page.
• Select “Settings”.
• Choose the Page to Deactivate

3.            Delete Your Page :

• Under “Personal Information”, navigate and go to the “Facebook Page Information” block and click on the “Access and Control” option.
• You will see “Deactivation and Deletion”, press on it
• Then choose the “Delete Page” option. Click on “Continue”.
• Enter your password to confirm the deactivation of the Facebook Page.

4.            Confirm the deletion:

• Follow the steps to confirm the deletion. Make sure you understand that this action is irreversible.

5.            Wait for the Grace Period:

• Facebook offers a 14-day grace period to undo the deletion. If you change your mind, log in within 14 days to undelete.

Additional Tips:

• Be sure to back up all important data before deactivating or deleting.
• Inform your audience of your decision if the Page is for commercial purposes.
• Delete or update any scheduled posts or ongoing advertisements.
• Be prepared for the 14-day cooling-off period after deletion.

Related :

• How to protect your Facebook Page against hacking or theft
• How can you prevent phishing on your Facebook account?