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Facebook: How to Delete a Page

The social network gives users two weeks to change their minds

After 14 days have elapsed, Facebook will ask you if you want to delete your page permanentlybombuscreative/iStock
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By Brandy Shaul

 

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Did you know that Facebook allows page owners to delete Facebook pages they no longer need? Our guide will show you how this is done.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Facebook application on iOS. Also note, once you complete the process of deleting a Facebook page, the page won’t be deleted immediately. Instead, Facebook will give you 14 days to change your mind. After the 14 days have elapsed, Facebook will ask you if you want to delete your page permanently.

Step 1: Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen for the Page you want to delete.

Screenshot of a Facebook page with a red arrow pointing at the gear icon in the top-right corner of the screen

Step 2: Tap “General.”

Screenshot of the Settings menu for a Facebook Page with a red arrow pointing at "General"

Step 3: Under the “Remove Page” section, tap “Delete [Page Name]?”

Screenshot of the General Settings screen for a Facebook Page with a red arrow pointing at the "Delete [Page Name]?" option

Step 4: Tap “Delete Page” on the confirmation screen that appears.

Screenshot of the "Remove Page" screen for a Facebook Page with a red arrow pointing at the Delete Page button

Once you begin the process of deleting a page, your page will go into “deletion mode” and you’ll have 14 days to cancel the deletion if you...

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Brandy Shaul

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Brandy is a freelance writer for Adweek covering augmented reality.

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