Here's how to go about deactivating or deleting your Facebook account this year 2017. Take note, "Deactivate" is different from "Deleting" . Below are the differences: Choosing to deactivate your Facebook account means that: You can reactivate the account whenever you want People will not be able to see your Timeline nor search for you Some information like the messages you exchanged with friends may remain visible. Choosing to delete your Facebook account means that: Access to your account can't be regained once its deleted Deleting your account may be delayed for a few days after you have made the request. This deletion request will be cancelled if you log into your Facebook account during this period of time. Deleting your data in the back-up system may take up to 90 days and for that reason, your information will not be accessible during this time. Some things are not stored in your account. For example, your friend may still hav...