How to deactivate Facebook Account to prevent Cyber Bullying

 

Step 1- Logon to www.facebook.com

 

Enter email address and password in the boxes provided.

Once logged in the normal Facebook welcome screen will be in front of the user.

 Step 2 – Open Account Settings

On the top Menu Bar, where our name, Find Friends & Home is located, the down arrow button will open a sub menu

 

With the drop down list, the option that will be needed is Account Settings

 

 Step 3 – Open Security

When in the Account Settings, Look for the Security tab on the left

Once on this page, please click on

Step 4- DEACTIVATE ACCOUNT

This will bring the user to the Final stage

Step 5 – Confirm Deactivation of Facebook.com account

 

You may leave feedback why the account needs to be deactivated or leave blank.

Check the box to OPT OUT of receiving emails from Facebook in the Future

Click CONFIRM to finalise

 

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Resources:

Tips for Parents on Internet Safety against CyberBullying

Tips for Children on Internet Safety against CyberBullying

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