You can delete a Facebook page you created in a few steps, but the process is permanent and takes 14 days to complete

When you delete a Facebook page, Facebook doesn't remove it right away. Instead, the page enters a 14-day grace period where you can cancel the deletion if you change your mind. After those 14 days pass, the page and all its content — posts, photos, comments, followers — are gone permanently and cannot be recovered. You'll need to be logged in as an admin of the page to start the deletion process.

The deletion works differently depending on whether you want to remove just yourself as an admin or delete the entire page. If other people admin the page, you can step down without deleting it. But if you're the only admin and you want the page gone completely, you'll need to go through the full deletion steps.

Key Takeaways

  • Deleting a Facebook page takes 14 days to finalize, and you can cancel during that waiting period if you decide to keep it.
  • You must be logged in as an admin of the page to delete it; regular followers cannot remove a page.
  • All content on the page — posts, photos, videos, and follower lists — will be permanently deleted after the 14 days end.
  • If other admins run the page with you, you can remove yourself as an admin without deleting the entire page.

How to delete a page you admin

Log into Facebook and go to the page you want to delete. Click the three-line menu icon (called the hamburger menu) in the top right corner of the page. Scroll down and look for "Settings" — this is usually near the bottom of the menu. Click on "Settings."

Once you're in Settings, look for "General" in the left sidebar. Click it. Scroll down until you see a section labeled "Remove Page" or "Delete Page" — the exact wording can vary depending on your Facebook version. Click that option. Facebook will ask you to confirm that you want to delete the page and will remind you that the deletion is permanent. Click the confirmation button to proceed.

After you confirm, the page enters the 14-day waiting period. During this time, the page will not be visible to the public, but you can still undo the deletion by going back to Settings and choosing to restore it. Once the 14 days pass, the deletion becomes final.

What happens to your page during the 14-day waiting period

While your page is in the deletion queue, it becomes invisible to everyone except you. People searching for the page won't find it, and followers won't see it in their feeds. However, the page still exists in Facebook's system, and you retain the ability to cancel the deletion at any time during those 14 days.

If you change your mind, go back to the page's Settings, find the deletion notice, and select the option to cancel or restore the page. The page will immediately become public again, and all its content will reappear exactly as it was. After the 14-day period ends, this cancellation option disappears, and the page is deleted permanently.

Removing yourself as an admin without deleting the page

If other people admin the page with you and you only want to step down rather than delete the entire page, you don't need to go through the deletion process. Instead, go to the page's Settings and look for "Page Roles" or "Admins" in the left sidebar. Find your name in the list of admins and click the X or remove button next to it. Confirm the removal, and you'll no longer be an admin of that page.

The page will continue to exist and function normally under the other admins. They can still post, manage followers, and run the page as usual. This option is useful if you created a page for a group or organization but no longer want to manage it, while letting others continue running it.

What you should do before deleting

Before you start the deletion process, consider downloading your page's data if you want to keep a record of posts, photos, or other content. Facebook allows you to download a copy of your page's information. Go to Settings, look for "Download Your Information" or "Access Your Information," and follow the steps to request a download. This can take a few hours or days to process, so start this before you delete.

You should also notify your followers or anyone who relies on the page that it's going away. Post a final message explaining where they can find you or your content in the future — whether that's a new page, a website, or another social media account. This gives people time to follow you elsewhere before the page disappears.

If you can't find the delete option

Some pages have restrictions on deletion. If you're trying to delete a page but don't see the delete option in Settings, it may be because the page is linked to an Instagram business account, has an active fundraiser, or has other active features. Facebook requires you to remove these connections first before you can delete the page.

Check the Settings menu for any active features or linked accounts. Disconnect or remove them, then try accessing the delete option again. If you're still having trouble, try using Facebook on a computer rather than a mobile app, as the mobile version sometimes hides certain options. If the problem persists, you can report the issue to Facebook through their Help Center.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a page after the 14-day deletion period ends?

No. Once the 14 days pass, the page and all its content are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. This is why downloading your page's data before deletion is important if you want to keep any records of posts or photos.

What happens to messages people sent to my page?

Messages sent to your page through Facebook Messenger will be deleted along with the page. If you need to keep those conversations, screenshot or download them before you delete the page. After deletion, there's no way to access those messages.

Can I delete a page if I'm not the only admin?

Yes, but only if you're one of the admins. You can remove yourself as an admin without deleting the page, which leaves it for the other admins to manage. To delete the entire page, you'll need to be the only admin, or the other admins must agree to the deletion.

Will deleting my page affect my personal Facebook account?

No. Deleting a page you created or admin is separate from your personal account. Your personal profile, friends, and personal posts will remain unchanged. Only the page itself is deleted.

How do I know if my page deletion was successful?

After the 14-day waiting period ends, search for your page by name. If it no longer appears in search results and you can't access it through your admin panel, the deletion is complete. You can also check your page list in your Facebook settings to confirm it's no longer there.