You can permanently delete your Facebook account
on both desktop and mobile.
On desktop, go to the top right,
and you will see a drop-down arrow that says "Account."
Click on "Account" and then go down
to click "Settings & Privacy."
Then click "Settings."
On the left-hand side,
click "Your Facebook Information."
At the bottom, you will see "Deactivation and Deletion."
Click it.
You will be presented with two options,
deactivating your account
and permanently delete your account.
According to Facebook,
deactivating your account will strip your name
and photos from most things you have shared,
but you can still use Facebook Messenger.
If you permanently delete your account,
you won't be able to retrieve any of your content or info,
including all of your messages.
Choose "Permanently Delete Account,"
and then click "Continue to Account Deletion."
Facebook will again ask you
if you would rather just deactivate your account.
They also provide an article where you can learn more
about the details of deleting your account.
It is important to read this over
before making your final decision.
You also have the option here to download your info,
which will include posts and photos,
before you delete your account.
Once you have downloaded your info,
you can continue by clicking "Delete Account."
It will ask for your password.
Enter it and click "Continue."
Here you get a warning stating that after 30 days,
your account will be permanently deleted.
So be sure to reactivate your account within 30 days
and cancel the deletion if you change your mind.
Click "Delete Account" if you want
to move forward with deletion.
To delete your account on the mobile app,
press the hamburger menu.
Press "Settings & Privacy."
Then "Settings."
Scroll down to "Your Facebook Information"
and then press "Account Ownership and Control."
Then "Deactivation and Deletion."
Just like on desktop, you'll get an option
to deactivate your account instead of delete it.
Choose "Delete Account"
and then "Continue to Account Deletion."
Here you can learn more about
the details of deletion,
and you can download your information beforehand.
Press "Delete Account,"
then enter your password and click "Continue."
Facebook will remind you of your 30-day window
to reactivate your account if you change your mind.
Press "Delete Account" when you are ready.