Delete your Facebook page directly from the Facebook app or mobile browser

You can delete a Facebook page you manage using the Facebook app on your phone or by visiting Facebook through your phone's web browser. The process takes about five minutes and permanently removes the page after a 14-day waiting period. During those 14 days, you can cancel the deletion if you change your mind.

Facebook distinguishes between deleting a page (which removes it entirely) and deactivating it (which hides it but keeps it in the system). This guide covers deletion. If you only want to hide your page temporarily, deactivation is faster and reversible at any time.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the Facebook app, go to your page, tap the menu icon, and select Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then find the Delete Page option near the bottom.
  • Facebook requires you to confirm your identity and gives you 14 days to cancel before the page is permanently removed.
  • You cannot delete a page through the Facebook app if you are not listed as an admin — only admins can start the deletion process.
  • If you only want to hide your page temporarily without losing it forever, deactivation is faster and you can reactivate it anytime.
  • Download any content you want to keep before starting deletion, because once the 14 days pass, the page and all its posts are gone.

Steps to delete a page using the Facebook app

Open the Facebook app and navigate to the page you want to delete. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of your screen. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings.

Scroll to the bottom of the Settings menu and look for Delete Page. Tap it. Facebook will ask you to confirm your password or use your phone's biometric authentication (fingerprint or face recognition). After you confirm, Facebook displays a message explaining that your page will be permanently deleted after 14 days. Tap Delete to proceed.

Your page is now scheduled for deletion. It will be hidden from public view immediately, but you have 14 days to cancel if you decide against it. To cancel, go back to Settings and tap Cancel Deletion if that option appears.

Delete a page using a mobile web browser

If you prefer not to use the app, you can delete your page through Facebook's mobile website. Open your phone's web browser and go to facebook.com. Log in if you are not already signed in. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and scroll down to find your page name under Pages.

Tap your page name to open it. Tap the menu icon again (usually three dots or three horizontal lines near the top of the page). Look for Settings and tap it. Scroll down to find Delete Page and tap it. Confirm your identity and password when prompted, then confirm the deletion.

What happens during the 14-day waiting period

After you request deletion, your page becomes invisible to the public immediately. No one can find it through search, and it will not appear on your profile. However, the page still exists in Facebook's system during the 14-day window.

If you change your mind, return to your page settings and select Cancel Deletion. Your page will reappear exactly as it was, with all posts, photos, and followers intact. After 14 days pass, Facebook permanently removes the page and all its content. There is no way to recover it after that point.

Download your page content before deletion

If you want to keep copies of your posts, photos, or other content, download them before you delete the page. Open your page, tap the menu icon, and look for Download Your Information or Download Info. This creates a file containing your page's posts and media that you can save to your phone.

The download process can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours depending on how much content your page contains. Facebook will notify you when the file is ready. This step is optional but recommended if your page contains photos or posts you want to preserve.

Deactivation as an alternative to deletion

If you are not ready to delete your page permanently, deactivation is a temporary option. A deactivated page is hidden from public view and does not appear in search results, but it remains in Facebook's system. You can reactivate it anytime by logging back in.

To deactivate instead of delete, go to your page settings and look for Deactivate Page instead of Delete Page. This option appears in the same location. Deactivation is useful if you want to take a break from managing your page or pause its public presence without losing it forever.

Troubleshooting: Why you might not see the delete option

The Delete Page option only appears if you are listed as an admin of the page. If you are an editor or moderator but not an admin, you cannot delete the page. Ask the page admin to either delete it themselves or promote you to admin status first.

If you are the only admin and the page has a large following or active community, Facebook may restrict deletion to protect the community. In rare cases, you may need to contact Facebook Support through the app to request deletion. Go to Settings & Privacy, then Settings, then scroll to the bottom and tap Help & Support to find the contact option.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Once 14 days pass, Facebook permanently deletes the page and all its content. There is no way to recover it after that point. If you think you might want the page back, cancel the deletion during the 14-day window instead.

Will deleting my page affect my personal Facebook account?

No. Deleting a page only removes that specific page. Your personal account, profile, and friends list remain unchanged. You can continue using Facebook normally after the page is deleted.

What is the difference between deleting and deactivating a page?

Deactivation hides your page temporarily but keeps it in Facebook's system — you can reactivate it anytime. Deletion permanently removes the page after 14 days with no recovery option. Choose deactivation if you might want the page back later.

Do I need to be on WiFi to delete my page?

No. You can delete your page using cellular data or WiFi. The process requires only a basic internet connection and takes a few minutes to complete.

What happens to my page's followers when I delete it?

Followers lose access to the page immediately once deletion is requested. They cannot see the page, its posts, or any of its content. After 14 days, the page is permanently gone and cannot be recovered.