You can delete a Facebook Business Page in about five minutes, but you cannot undo it
To delete a Facebook Business Page, go to your Page settings, scroll to the bottom, and click "Remove Page". Facebook will ask you to confirm, then the page disappears permanently within 14 days. You cannot restore it after that window closes, so download any content you want to keep first.
The process is straightforward because Facebook assumes most people deleting a page have already moved on. Unlike deactivating a personal account (which you can reverse), deletion is final. Your page name becomes available for someone else to use immediately, and all posts, photos, followers, and messages vanish.
If you are not sure whether you want to keep the page, you have other options: you can unpublish it instead, which hides it from the public but keeps your data intact. You can also transfer ownership to someone else if you want to step away but keep the page running.
Key Takeaways
- Deletion takes effect within 14 days and cannot be reversed, so save any posts, photos, or customer messages you need before you start.
- Only the person who created the page or a page admin with full control can delete it — other admins cannot.
- Unpublishing the page hides it from public view but preserves all your data if you change your mind later.
- If someone else needs to run the page, transfer admin rights to them instead of deleting it.
How to delete your page in five steps
Open Facebook and go to your Business Page. Click the three-line menu icon in the top right corner of the page header, then select "Settings and privacy" and "Settings".
Scroll all the way to the bottom of the Settings menu on the left side. You will see a section called "Remove Page" with a red button. Click it. Facebook will show you a warning that deletion is permanent and ask you to confirm by entering your password.
After you confirm, the page enters a 14-day grace period. During this time, the page is invisible to the public and your followers cannot see it, but you can still restore it by going back to Settings and clicking "Restore Page" if you change your mind. After 14 days pass, restoration is no longer possible.
What happens to your data when you delete
All posts, photos, videos, reviews, and comments disappear from Facebook. Any messages sent to your page inbox are deleted. Followers lose access to the page and cannot message you through it anymore. If you had connected the page to Instagram, that connection breaks, but your Instagram account itself remains unaffected.
Ads tied to the page stop running immediately. If you had a Facebook Shop or Catalog connected to the page, those are removed as well. Any third-party apps or tools you connected to the page (like scheduling software or customer service platforms) lose access to your page data.
If you want to keep any of this information, download it before you delete. Go to Settings, then "Your Facebook Information", and click "Download Your Information". Select the date range and categories you want, then Facebook will prepare a file you can download. This process can take several hours or days depending on how much data you have.
The difference between deleting and unpublishing
Unpublishing hides your page from the public without deleting anything. Customers cannot find it through search, and new people cannot follow it, but you keep all your posts, photos, and data. You can republish it anytime and it will look exactly as it did before. This is useful if you are taking a break but might want to reopen later.
To unpublish, go to Settings, scroll to "Page Visibility", and toggle "Unpublish Page" on. The page disappears from public view within a few minutes.
Deleting is permanent and removes everything. Choose unpublishing if you are uncertain, and deletion only if you are sure you will not need the page again.
Who can delete a Facebook Business Page
Only the person who originally created the page can delete it. If you are an admin but did not create the page, you cannot delete it — you can only ask the creator to do it. If the creator is no longer with your business or unreachable, you have limited options.
If the page creator is unavailable, you can request that Facebook transfer ownership to you through the Help Center, but this requires proof that you represent the business. Facebook may ask for business documents or other verification. The process can take several weeks.
If you are trying to remove yourself as an admin without deleting the page, go to Settings, find "Page Roles", and click the X next to your name. This removes you from the page but leaves it intact for other admins.
Transferring the page instead of deleting it
If someone else in your organization should run the page, transfer admin rights instead of deleting it. This preserves all your followers, posts, and history while moving control to another person.
Go to Settings, then "Page Roles". Enter the name or email of the person you want to make admin, select their role (Admin, Editor, Moderator, or Analyst), and click "Add". The new admin will receive a notification and can start managing the page immediately.
You can make multiple people admins, and you can remove yourself as admin while keeping the page active. This is the best option if your business is changing hands or if you are delegating social media to a team member.
What to do if you cannot find the delete button
The delete option only appears in Settings if you have full admin access. If you do not see "Remove Page" at the bottom of Settings, you may not have the right permissions. Ask the page creator or another admin to check your role.
If you are on a mobile device, the Settings menu may look different. Switch to the desktop version of Facebook or use the Facebook app on your phone — the option should appear in both places. If it still does not show up, try logging out and back in, or clearing your browser cache.
If the page was created by a business partner or agency and you no longer have contact with them, you can request ownership transfer through Facebook's Help Center. Go to facebook.com/help, search for "request page ownership", and follow the form. Facebook will verify your business information before transferring control.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I restore my page after I delete it?
Yes, but only within 14 days of deletion. After 14 days, the page is permanently gone and cannot be restored. During the 14-day window, go to Settings and click "Restore Page" to bring it back with all your data intact.
What happens to my followers when I delete the page?
Your followers lose access to the page and cannot see it anymore. They do not receive a notification that the page was deleted. If they try to visit your page URL, they will see an error message.
Can I delete a page if I am not the creator?
No, only the person who created the page can delete it. If you are an admin but not the creator, you can remove yourself from the page or request ownership transfer through Facebook's Help Center, but you cannot delete it yourself.
Does deleting my Facebook Business Page affect my personal account?
No, deleting a Business Page does not affect your personal Facebook account. Your personal profile, friends, and data remain unchanged. The Business Page and personal account are separate.
What if I have ads running on the page when I delete it?
All ads connected to the page stop running immediately when you delete it. You will not be charged for any remaining ad spend, but you cannot resume those ads later since the page no longer exists.