For this circumstance let's just say you decided to go "Kerouac on everybody" and have to remove your digital identity ASAP.
Facebook Delete
Although Facebook dissuades you to erase your facebook account completely, they do provide the choice, although a bit buried.
Action 1: Backup all your information
First of all, it's time to backup all posts, videos and pictures.
Click the "down arrow" in the upper right-hand corner
Go to 'Settings'.
In General Account Settings, Click 'download a copy of all your Facebook information', download archive.
Action 2: Deactivate your account.
Click the "down arrow" in the upper right-hand corner, account settings, click security on the left menu, then click deactivate your account.
You'll also be asked to provide a reason that you're leaving.
Now all your Facebook information will be de-indexed however will have the ability to be quickly restored.
Action 3: Erase your Facebook account.
Click on the "lock" icon in the upper right-hand corner, click the "magnifying glass" icon and then look for "delete".
Click the result near the bottom that says "How do i completely erase my account". Now scroll down till you see the "Let us know" link. Click the delete my account. Put in your password, submit captcha. Struck OK. That's it.
Here is the connect to permanently delete your facebook account:.
https://www.facebook.com/help/delete_account
Privacy & other things to think about when erasing your account:.
- Do other websites and apps utilize your Facebook account to login and validate you?
- Do companies, landlords or universities count on social media profiles to evaluate you?
- Have other websites scraped material from your Facebook profile and published details about you around the web?
- Do you become a social outcast? Is it weird to NOT to have Facebook in this day and age?
That's all I can tell may the article Facebook Delete can be beneficial to you thanks.