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How to Delete Facebook, Instagram, and Threads Accounts

If you’re fed up with Meta’s recent decisions, such as loosening content moderation and removing third-party fact-checking, you might be considering deleting your accounts on Facebook, Instagram, or Threads. This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to download your data and permanently delete these accounts.


1. Facebook

Download Your Facebook Archive

Before deleting your account, download your data, including photos, chat history, and ad interactions.

  1. Log into your Facebook account on a web browser (not on the mobile app).
  2. Click your profile picture in the top-right corner.
  3. Navigate to Settings & Privacy > Settings.
  4. In the left-hand menu, click Your Information > Download Your Information.
  5. You’ll be prompted to visit the Accounts Center. Click Continue.
  6. Under Download or Transfer Information, select the accounts (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) whose data you want to download.
  7. Choose file options such as:
    • Date range
    • File format (HTML or JSON)
    • Media quality (High, Medium, or Low)
  8. Click Submit Request. Facebook will notify you when your archive is ready for download.

Delete Your Facebook Account

  1. Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings.
  2. Click Accounts Center at the top-left corner.
  3. Select Personal Details > Account Ownership and Control.
  4. Choose Deactivation or Deletion.
  5. Select Delete Account and follow the on-screen prompts.
  6. Facebook delays deletion for a few days, during which you can cancel the process by logging in again.

2. Instagram

Download Your Instagram Data

You can download Instagram data either through the Accounts Center or directly in the Instagram app.

  1. In the Accounts Center, go to Your Information and Permissions > Download Your Information.
  2. Or, in Instagram:
    • Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
    • Navigate to Your Activity > Download Your Information.
  3. Select the profile(s) you want to download data from.
  4. Choose:
    • Download to Device or Transfer to Destination.
    • File options like Date Range, Media Quality, and File Format.
  5. Click Create File and wait for Instagram to notify you when the data is ready.

Delete Your Instagram Account

  1. Go to the Accounts Center > Account Ownership and Control.
  2. Click Deactivation or Deletion.
  3. Select the account to delete and click Delete Account.
  4. Confirm the deletion request.

3. Threads

Important Note

Deleting your Instagram account will also delete your Threads profile. However, you can delete just Threads while keeping your Instagram account intact.

Delete Your Threads Account

  1. Go to Threads.net on a desktop browser.
  2. Click the menu (two parallel lines in the bottom left).
  3. Navigate to Settings > Account > Deactivate or Delete Profile.
  4. Select Delete Profile and follow the prompts.
  5. The deletion request will take 30 days to complete, and you must wait 90 days to sign up again with the same Instagram profile.

Final Notes

  • Data Recovery: Once an account is deleted, it cannot be restored. Ensure you’ve downloaded all important data beforehand.
  • Notifications: Meta will notify you when your data is ready for download. You usually have a four-day window to retrieve it.
  • Timing: Deletion requests take time—typically 30 days for Threads and a few days for Facebook and Instagram.

By following these steps, you can successfully reclaim your privacy and eliminate your presence from Meta’s platforms.

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