You can deactivate your Facebook account through the app. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
1. Open the Facebook app on your mobile device.
2. Tap on the menu icon, which is usually represented by three horizontal lines in the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Scroll down and tap on “Settings & Privacy.”
4. In the expanded menu, tap on “Settings.”
5. Scroll down and tap on “Account Ownership and Control.”
6. Under the “Your Facebook Information” section, tap on “Deactivation and Deletion.”
7. On the next screen, you’ll see two options: “Deactivate Account” and “Delete Account.” To temporarily deactivate your account, tap on “Deactivate Account.”
8. You’ll be asked to enter your password for verification purposes. Type in your password and tap “Continue.”
9. On the next page, you’ll be asked to select a reason for deactivating your account. You can choose an option from the provided list or write your own reason in the text box.
10. Once you’ve selected a reason, you can choose whether to opt-out of receiving future emails from Facebook. By default, the email notifications are set to “On,” but you can toggle it off if you prefer not to receive any further communication from Facebook.
11. After making your selections, tap on “Deactivate” to proceed with deactivating your account.
12. A confirmation message will appear, informing you that your account has been deactivated. It may also mention that your profile, photos, and posts will be hidden from other users. You may still appear in other people’s friend lists and be able to chat with your friends on Messenger.
13. If you change your mind and want to reactivate your account, you can simply log back in to Facebook using your email/phone number and password. Your account will be reactivated, and your profile will be restored as it was before deactivation.
It’s important to note that deactivating your account is different from deleting it. Deactivation is temporary, and you can always come back to Facebook whenever you want. Your data and information will be saved, and you’ll be able to access it again. On the other hand, deleting your account is a permanent action, and once you delete it, you won’t be able to retrieve any of your data or reactivate the account.
I hope this step-by-step guide helps you deactivate your Facebook account through the app. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to ask.