How to deactivate your Facebook account through the Android or iOS app Should I deactivate my Facebook account, or should I delete it? What happens when you deactivate your Facebook account?

Following the latest Facebook privacy controversy, here's how you can protect your data, and the steps to take if you've decided you've had enough.

How to Deactivate Your Facebook Account If you aren't quite ready to delete your Facebook account altogether but want to take a break from social media, you can deactivate your account.

How to delete Facebook What you'll need: To delete your Facebook account, you can use the Facebook app on your phone or do it from a computer.