Deleting Your Facebook Account? Here are 3 Things to do Before Doing So

Deleting your Facebook is actually easier said than done as some of its functions have become handy in our daily lives since time immemorial.

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That said, although there are some folks out there who are considering completely deleting their Facebook, they still decide to use it anyway.

Deleting Facebook Account

It does not come as a surprise as Facebook is all sorts of things.

As per the report by CNET, it does not only connect you with loved ones and family members, it also allows you to interact with people that carry the same interests as you.

Not to mention that some people use the social media platform to be up to date with what is happening locally and even around the world.

However, despite these essential features of Facebook, the massive platform is also home to some problematic issues that still persist, such as misinformation and privacy concerns--to name a few.

3 Things to Do Before Deleting Your Facebook

With all that said, this guide is not just for those who have made their decision to break up with Facebook. Instead, it also serves those who find leaving the social media platform difficult.

With these things considered, some users may find a life without Facebook somewhat possible.

Keep Your Facebook Friends' Contacts

Deleting Facebook also entails that you are about to lose connection to some people that you only keep tabs with via the social media platform, according to Mashable.

As such, before officially breaking up with Facebook, review your Friends list and ask for an alternative means to contact them.

It should also help to give some friends a heads up regarding your move. Some may think that you have cut them off by simply deleting your account.

Check Apps Logged to Your Facebook

There are times that some of us were lazy enough to fill out personal information when creating an account for a new app or game. So instead, we have been tempted to tap on the "Log in with Facebook" button to make life easier.

However, now that you are deleting your Facebook account, do check which apps rely on it.

To do so, go to the Settings page and select "Apps and Websites."

Download your Facebook Data

Lastly, it is not surprising that Facebook has been home to most of your memories through the years, such as photos, videos, and messages.

That said, you may want to download all of your data on the social media giant before bidding farewell.

Here's how you could download your Facebook data:

  • Go to the Settings
  • Select "Settings and Privacy."
  • Click "Settings"
  • Then, tap "Your Facebook Information"
  • After which, select "View" to tap "Download Your Information.

And that's it. You're all set to delete your Facebook account.

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