Deactivate Facebook

Oleh Benn

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Editor’s Note: This is an updated version of an article we originally published on September, 30, 2013. Facebook may boast 1.28 billion monthly active users, but the social network isn’t for everyone. Maybe you don’t find it all that useful, or you You can deactivate your Facebook account without permanently deleting it. If you want to come back, your profile will be ready and waiting for you. The Deactivate option is available under the Security category on your Facebook account settings when you Once you have, choose the option to delete your account. You’ll be required to enter your password once again as well as enter some captcha text. One click, two weeks, and your Facebook account is gone. Do so, confirm that you want out, and you’ll Say good-bye to all those "friends" by following these instructions. If you're ready for a Facebook break, you have two options: deactivate or delete. Deactivating your account couldn't be easier. On the desktop, click the drop-down menu at the top-right A security researcher recently made a seriously startling discovery. With just four lines of code, he says he could delete any photo album on Facebook. Zuck's wedding photos? Zap. Your high school graduation album? Lost forever. Lucky for you, he decided Facebook is a very useful tool for keeping in touch, sharing photos with family and friends, or just having a nose and seeing what everyone else is up to. But as more people are becoming disaffected with the site, the question gets asked time and again .

And, don't miss: 10 Reasons You'll Never Quit Facebook (Even If You Think You Want To) → After some reflection, I've decided to delete my account on Facebook. I'd like to encourage you to do the same. This is part altruism and part selfish. The altruism Many people certainly feel that is the case with Facebook. I’ve heard a few anecdotal stories about users who’ve wanted to remove their accounts from the social networking Web site, only to find out that “deactivating” your account doesn’t In response to Facebook's latest changes and more permissive (and complex) privacy policy, users are speaking out. Some are planning a Facebook Protest, while others are organizing a mass exodus from the site, deeming May 31 "Quit Facebook Day." Search To delete Facebook applications, head to your Facebook home page and click on “App Center” on the left, then choose “My Apps” from the menu on the left. Now, just keep clicking the crosses on the right-hand side to get rid of them all. When they ar .