Open Facebook and go to Settings & privacy
Select Settings
Go to Accounts Center
Select Personal details
Choose Account ownership and control
Select Deactivation or deletion
Choose Deactivate account
Follow the prompts to confirm
Save any photos, messages, or data you want before deactivating
Turn off Facebook notifications on your phone
Log out of Facebook on all devices
Remove the Facebook app from your phone if needed
Set a time limit for your break
Reopen your account later by logging back in
