How to disable your Facebook profile

Facebook is still one of the most popular social media platforms. However, if you still want to temporarily deactivate your profile, it is quite easy to do so. You can also reactivate your profile whenever you want. You can also delete your account permanently in the same way.

Temporarily deactivating your Facebook profile

To temporarily deactivate your account, you need to go to the website and log in with your credentials. You can click on the downward pointing arrow at the top of Facebook to open the menu. There you will then click on "Settings and Privacy". Here you will now see the general account settings listed. At this point, click on the "Settings" option.

1. In the left column, you will find various items. There, select "Your Facebook information" and click on it.
2. After that, click on the "Deactivation and deletion" button.
3. Here you can request the deletion or deactivation of your account. In this case, select "Deactivate account" and then "Continue and deactivate account".
4. Now follow further instructions, which you follow step by step.
5. In conclusion, your profile is deactivated.

Reactivate Facebook profile

To reactivate your profile, you only need to log back into Facebook. Beachten Sie, dass sich Ihr Konto auch dann wieder automatisch aktiviert, wenn Sie auf einer anderen Seite die Funktion „über Facebook anmelden“ nutzen.