Whether you want your free time back or don’t like your personal info scattered about on the internet, you may be considering deactivating some accounts.
. It's worth noting that the actual deletion of all your data and information will take a couple days.
Yes, you read that right—it's just a request. Facebook delays the deletion process for a few days after you submit your request, and it will cancel your request if you log into your account during that time. You know, just in case you change your mind. It's crucial that you don't visit Facebook during this waiting period. Delete the app from your phone.
If you want to delete your account but don't want to lose all your account information, download all your crucial data first. The information you can download includes everything from the photos and statuses you post, to the ads you’ve clicked and the IP addresses you’ve used. The list of what’s included is extensive, but you can view it in its entiretyTo download your account, go into. When your download is ready, Facebook will send you an email with a link to download.
Navigating through Instagram’s settings will only give you the option to temporarily disable your account. Disabling your account will hide your profile, photos, likes, and comments from the platform. Find the disable option by clicking the person icon in the top right corner and selectingTo get rid of it for good, enter this URL into your browser's address bar:.