You can delete a Facebook page you created or manage in a few steps through your page settings

If you created a Facebook page and no longer want it, you can remove it permanently. The process takes about five minutes and happens through your page's settings menu. Once deleted, the page cannot be recovered — all posts, photos, comments, and followers disappear. Facebook gives you a window to change your mind: you have 14 days after deletion to restore the page before it becomes permanent.

You need to be an admin of the page to delete it. If you are not an admin, you can ask the current admin to remove you from the page instead, or you can hide the page from your own profile so it no longer appears in your activity.

Key Takeaways

  • Only page admins can delete a Facebook page, and deletion is permanent after 14 days.
  • You access the delete option through Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then scroll to find the "Deactivate and Delete" section.
  • Facebook will ask you to confirm your identity and reason for deletion before the page is removed.
  • If you are not an admin, you can ask an admin to delete the page or remove you as a member instead.

How to delete a page you manage

Start by going to your Facebook page. At the top right of the page, click the three horizontal lines (the menu icon). Scroll down and select Settings and Privacy, then click Settings.

On the left side of the screen, scroll down until you see Deactivate and Delete. Click on it. You will see two options: "Deactivate Page" and "Delete Page". Click Delete Page.

Facebook will ask you to confirm your identity. You may need to enter your password or verify through another method. After you confirm, Facebook will ask why you are deleting the page — you can select a reason from a dropdown menu or leave it blank. Click Delete to finish.

What happens immediately after deletion

The page disappears from your profile and from search results right away. No one can find it or post to it. However, the deletion is not yet permanent. For 14 days, the page sits in a deleted state, and you can restore it if you change your mind.

To restore the page during this 14-day window, go back to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Deactivate and Delete. You will see an option to restore the deleted page. Click it, and the page returns with all its content intact.

After 14 days pass, Facebook permanently removes the page. All posts, photos, videos, comments, and member lists are gone and cannot be recovered.

If you are not the page admin

If someone else created the page and you are a member or editor but not an admin, you cannot delete it yourself. You have two choices: ask the page admin to delete it, or remove yourself from the page.

To remove yourself, go to the page, click the three dots menu at the top right, and select Leave Group or Unlike Page depending on the page type. This removes you from the page but does not delete the page itself.

If the page is inactive or the admin is unreachable, you can report the page to Facebook. Go to the page, click the three dots, and select Report Page. Facebook reviews reports for spam, misinformation, or violations of its policies, but it does not delete pages simply because a member wants it gone.

Deactivating a page instead of deleting it

If you are not ready to delete the page permanently, you can deactivate it instead. A deactivated page is hidden from public view and from search results, but it still exists. You can reactivate it at any time without losing content.

To deactivate, go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Deactivate and Delete. Click Deactivate Page. The page will no longer appear on your profile or in searches, but you can turn it back on whenever you want by going to the same menu and clicking Reactivate.

Deactivation is useful if you want to pause a page temporarily — for example, if you are taking a break from managing it but might want to use it again later. Deletion is the right choice if you are certain you will not need the page again.

Things to do before you delete

Before you delete, consider saving any content you might want later. You can take screenshots of important posts, or download your page data through Facebook's download tool. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then scroll to find Download Your Information. This creates a file with all your page posts and data that you can save to your computer.

If the page has a large following or important history, you might also want to let your followers know the page is closing. You can post a final message explaining why, or direct people to another page or website where they can find you instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. After 14 days, the page and all its content are permanently deleted and cannot be restored. If you think you might want the page back, deactivate it instead of deleting it — deactivated pages can be reactivated at any time.

What happens to my followers when I delete the page?

Your followers lose access to the page immediately. They cannot see it in their feeds or find it in search. If you want to keep in touch with them, post a final message before deletion directing them to another page or your personal profile.

Can I delete a page someone else created if I am an admin?

Yes. If you are an admin on a page, you have the same deletion rights as the person who created it. You can delete the page through Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Deactivate and Delete, regardless of who originally set it up.

Will deleting my page affect my personal Facebook account?

No. Deleting a page only removes that page. Your personal profile, friends list, and personal posts remain unchanged. A page and a personal account are separate.

What if I delete the page by accident?

You have 14 days to restore it. Go to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Deactivate and Delete, and look for the option to restore your deleted page. Click it to bring the page back with all content intact.