If Yasmin wants to delete her Facebook account and remove her information from the platform, she can follow these steps:
Step 1: Download Your Information (Optional)
Before deleting her account, she might want to download her data in case she needs it later.
- Log into her Facebook account.
- Click on the downward arrow in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings.
- Click on Your Facebook Information in the left column.
- Click on Download Your Information.
- Select the data she wants to download and click Create File.
- Wait for the notification that her download is ready, then follow the instructions to download it.
Step 2: Deactivate or Delete Her Account
She can choose to deactivate her account temporarily or delete it permanently.
To Deactivate:
- Log into her Facebook account.
- Click on the downward arrow in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings.
- Click on Your Facebook Information in the left column.
- Click on Deactivation and Deletion.
- Select Deactivate Account, then click Continue to Account Deactivation.
To Delete:
- Log into her Facebook account.
- Click on the downward arrow in the top right corner.
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings.
- Click on Your Facebook Information in the left column.
- Select Deactivation and Deletion.
- Choose Permanently Delete Account and click Continue to Account Deletion.
- Follow the prompts to confirm her decision.
Step 3: Final Confirmation
Keep in mind that after she deletes her account, it may take some time for all her data to be removed from Facebook's servers. Facebook specifies that it can take up to 90 days to delete everything.
Step 4: Remove Facebook from Other Apps (Optional)
If Yasmin has used her Facebook account to log into other services, she should make sure to update her login information for those services.
Note:
Yasmin should be aware that deactivating her account is reversible, but deleting her account is permanent and cannot be undone. She should consider her options carefully before proceeding.