You can take a break from Facebook without deleting your account. You can set your account to “private” so that only people you have approved will be able to see your posts and content. Additionally, you can delete any posts that you have shared or liked on Facebook in the past.
You can still use Facebook Messenger without the Facebook app. You can download the Messenger app on your phone and use it to send messages to friends.
If you’re looking to temporarily leave Facebook, you can deactivate your account. This will prevent people from seeing your profile and won’t allow you to log in or use Facebook features on any device. You can reactivate your account at any time by logging in and following the prompts.
No, you cannot put your Facebook account on hold.
If you use Facebook Messenger without the Facebook app, it will not sync messages between your mobile device and your account on Facebook. This can be useful for people who want to use their phone’s data plan instead of the data from their phone’s connection to a Wi-Fi network.
When you deactivate your Facebook account, only people who are friends with you will be able to see your profile. Your profile is still visible to search engines and anyone who knows your URL for your profile.
To lock your Facebook profile, go to Settings > General > Manage Account. Click on the Lock or Unlock button under Security and Privacy.
Deactivating Facebook will remove your account from the site. All posts, photos, videos, and messages will be deleted. People will no longer be able to message you or see your timeline. You can reactivate your account at any time by logging in with your username and password.
