How to delete your Facebook account

If you have made your decision to get outside The Matrix and start living a real life, the best first step is to delete the Facebook account of yours.

What you should do:

1. Go to: facebook.com/help/delete_account
2. Click on Delete My Account button.
3. Confirm your decision and fill in Captcha and your current Facebook account password to prove that you are actually nominating the account for deletion.
4. Never look back as logging in again within 2 weeks will prevent your account from deletion.

FAQ

How to delete Facebook account without password?

Unfortunately you can't. If you forgot the password, you can try your luck in recovering your account by going through facebook.com/login/identify?ctx=recover.
Once the process is successfully completed, you will have a new Facebook account password, which can be used for deleting the account.

Am I still in the Facebook system

Yes, you are. Even if Facebook remove your account, your account details will be kept on Facebook archives. Which means they will continue to be available for investigation agencies.

Will anyone notice my absence?

If someone is visiting your profile page often to see what are you up to, they will notice your absence. Otherwise, none of your friends will as Facebook won't post anything about your account deletion.

Can I deactivate my account for sometime and get back later?

Yes, you can. Just go to: facebook.com/deactivate.php. This way, your account will go to a deactivated mode and will get activated again once you log back in.