To recover a deleted Facebook account, you need to log in before the deletion becomes final. Meta’s Help Center says you can cancel a deletion if it has been less than 30 days since you started it, and that after 30 days your account and all your information are permanently deleted. Meta also notes that the number of days varies by region, so act now.
Deactivated or Deleted: Which One Happened?
A deactivated profile is hidden but intact. A deleted profile is on a countdown, then gone.
| Status | What it means | How to undo it | Time limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deactivated | People can’t see your profile; your photos, posts and videos are not deleted | Log back in (you need access to your login email or mobile number) | None; Meta says you can come back whenever you want |
| Scheduled for deletion | Meta delays deletion after the request | Log in and click Cancel deletion | Less than 30 days since the request; varies by region |
| Permanently deleted | Your account and everything you added are erased | Meta says you can’t regain access | Final |
Meta adds that deleting everything you posted can take up to 90 days, during which others can’t access it. That cleanup period is not a second recovery window.
How to Cancel a Facebook Account Deletion
Logging in is what stops the process. Meta says a deletion request is cancelled if you log back into your Facebook profile during the delay period.
- Work out roughly when the deletion was requested.
- Go to facebook.com or open the Facebook app and log in.
- Click Cancel deletion.
- Change your password and review Where you’re logged in in your settings, logging out any device you don’t recognize.
- For a backup, click your profile picture, then Settings & privacy, Settings, Meta Account, Your information and permissions, Export your information and Create export.
Meta notes that a profile scheduled for deletion can’t export its information until you cancel the deletion. A finished export stays in Available downloads for 4 days.
Hacked or Locked Out? Get Back In Before the Deadline
Cancelling requires a login, so a hacker, a forgotten password or a lost phone can cost you the window.
If a hacker requested the deletion
An attacker who controls your account can schedule it for deletion. Meta recommends visiting facebook.com/hacked, if you can on a device you’ve used to log in before. If the attacker changed your email, Meta says it sends a message with a special link to the previous address so you can reverse the change. Once you are back in, cancel the deletion first, then change your password and turn on two-factor authentication. For the full process, see how to recover a hacked Facebook account.
If you can’t log in for another reason
- You still get Facebook emails or texts: reset your password, then log in and cancel.
- You lost the email or phone on the account: Meta says to try facebook.com/hacked first, even if you’re not sure the account was compromised.
- That didn’t work: on a device you’ve used before, go to facebook.com/login/identify and enter any email, phone number or username that might be linked. Select No longer have access to these? (or Forgot account? or Recover), add new contact details never used on the account, and confirm it is yours.
If those checks stall, read how to recover a Facebook account without email or phone.
What Deletion Means for Messenger, Pages and Linked Apps
Meta lists what is lost when a profile is permanently deleted:
- Messenger: you can no longer use Facebook Messenger. Messages you sent may stay visible to friends, because copies sit in their inboxes.
- Pages: Pages that only you control are deleted too. To keep one, give someone else full control of it first.
- Facebook Login: you can’t use it for apps such as Spotify or Pinterest, and may need to contact them to recover those accounts.
- Meta Quest: if you log in to Meta Quest with Facebook, that information is deleted too, including app purchases.
Deactivation is gentler: Messenger can stay active, and Pages only you control are deactivated rather than deleted. If a Page was taken over before the deletion, see how to recover admin access to a hacked Facebook Page.
After 30 Days: What Is Final, and Mistakes to Avoid
Once the window passes, Meta says you can’t regain access or retrieve anything you added. Meta may keep some copies in backup storage, but it describes those as protection against data loss, not a way to restore a profile. Anyone offering to “undelete” an account after the window is selling something Meta does not offer; learn how to spot fake account recovery services.
Not sure it was deleted at all? It may be an old login you forgot; see finding and recovering old accounts. Instagram has its own window, covered in recovering a deleted Instagram account within 30 days.
What not to do:
- Wait until the last few days to try logging in.
- Create a new account instead of cancelling the deletion.
- Call “Facebook support” phone numbers. Meta says it has no general public phone number for customer service.
- Share your password or login codes with anyone who offers help.
When to Get Professional Help
If a hacker scheduled the deletion and changed your login details, or Meta’s identity checks keep failing as the window closes, a structured case helps. AccRevert reviews the case, organizes your ownership evidence and prepares a documented request submitted through Meta’s official channels. Only Meta decides the outcome, so no result is promised, and we never ask for your password or login codes. An account Meta has already permanently deleted can’t be brought back by anyone.
Pricing: a flat $299 case-preparation fee opens a case; a success fee of $599 for personal accounts, $999 for business accounts or $1,199 for Business Manager and ad accounts applies only if access is restored. Payment is by PayPal only. See our Hacked Account Recovery service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to recover a deleted Facebook account?
Meta’s Help Center says you can cancel a deletion if it has been less than 30 days since you started it. Meta also notes that the number of days varies by region. Log in as early as you can, because after the window your account and all your information are permanently deleted.
Can I recover a Facebook account deleted more than 30 days ago?
No. Meta says that after 30 days your account and all your information are permanently deleted and can’t be retrieved. Some content may take up to 90 days to be fully removed, but that cleanup period is not a recovery option. Be wary of anyone who claims they can restore it.
Does logging in cancel a Facebook account deletion?
Yes. Meta says a deletion request is cancelled if you log back into your Facebook profile during the delay period, and its steps tell you to log in and click Cancel deletion. If you really want the account gone, stay logged out until the window has passed.
Someone else deleted my Facebook account. What should I do?
Go to facebook.com/hacked, ideally on a device you’ve used to log in before, and regain access while the window is still open. If the attacker changed your email, look for Facebook’s message to your previous address with a link to reverse the change. Then cancel the deletion and secure the account.
Can I download my Facebook data before the account is deleted?
Yes, but not while the profile is scheduled for deletion. Meta says you must cancel the deletion first, then use Export your information in Meta Account settings. When the export is ready, you have 4 days to download it from Available downloads, so watch your email and notifications.
Final Checklist
- Confirm whether the account is deactivated or scheduled for deletion.
- Note how many of the 30 days remain.
- Log in and click Cancel deletion.
- Use facebook.com/hacked if someone else is in control.
- Export your information once the deletion is cancelled.
- Add a second full-control admin to every Page you need.
- Turn on two-factor authentication.
Is your Facebook account scheduled for deletion? Open your recovery case with AccRevert: a flat $299 case-preparation fee starts the work, and the success fee ($599 personal, $999 business, $1,199 Business Manager or ad account) applies only if access is restored.
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