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Research Blog. Future_Technology_TimeLines. Chances of Life Ending. AnandTech | Home. How to Completely Delete Facebook From Your Life. If you're seriously considering deleting your Facebook account, you're not alone. Start typing in the letters "dele" into Google and you'll see "delete Facebook account" as a top suggestion.

Whether it's to alleviate privacy concerns or avoid digital distractions, more people are trying to figure out how to fully disconnect themselves from the social network giant that we live and breathe. For those ready to call it quits, you're in for a surprise — it's more difficult than you think to erase yourself permanently. With its ever-changing privacy policies, becoming Facebook-free requires more steps than just hitting the delete button and saying goodbye. Keep in mind deletion is not the same as deactivation.

Deleting your account means you can never, ever access your account again, and you won't be able to retrieve any of your content or information. If you 100% want out, follow the step-by-step guide below to erase your Facebook footprint and make sure your account is gone for good. 1. 2. 3. Google. Explore. MIT Technology Review. Technology.