How to Deactivate a facebook account

[Matthew Puthuff]

How do I deactivate my Facebook account?

[Hammad]

Login to your facebook account, go to Account settings, Under Security settings option, click on deactivate your account.

hope this helps

[Steve Krause]

And there is a difference between Deactivating and Deleting your Facebook account.

Here's an article with all the details for both Deactivating as well as Deleting your Facebook Account.

http://www.groovypost.com/howto/security/permanently-delete-your-facebook-profile-account/

Thanks!

-Steve