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Open the Facebook website or app and enter your login credentials to access your account.
Click on the **down arrow** in the top right corner of the page (or tap the **menu icon** in the app) and select **Settings & Privacy**, then click on **Settings**.
In the left sidebar, click on **Your Facebook Information** to find options related to your account.
Click on **Deactivation and Deletion**. This will allow you to choose between deactivating your account or permanently deleting it.
Select **Deactivate Account** and then click on **Continue to Account Deactivation**. Follow the prompts to confirm your decision and complete the deactivation process.