How to Delete a Facebook Page You Manage
Last reviewed: October 2026 · Independent guide, not affiliated with Facebook (Meta)
Most Facebook Pages now use the new Pages experience, where you switch into the Page as if it were a profile. Deleting is done from the Page’s own settings, not your personal account settings, and you need full control of the Page.
Deletion is not instant: Facebook gives you a 14-day period to change your mind. If you only want the Page hidden, you can deactivate or unpublish it instead.
At a glance
- Time required: About 5 minutes
- Grace period: 14 days to cancel the deletion
- Permission needed: Full control (admin) of the Page
- Personal profile: Not affected
Facebook Help Center (search “delete Page”) (official site) ↗
Before you delete
- Download the Page’s data (posts, photos) from the Page’s Settings > Your Page information.
- Stop ad campaigns and remove the Page from Meta Business Suite if it runs ads.
- Consider deactivating if you might reopen the Page later.
- Tell followers where to find you next.
How to delete a Facebook Page
- Log in, click your profile photo in the top right and choose See all profiles, then select the Page to switch into it.
- Click the Page’s profile photo again and open Settings & privacy > Settings.
- Select Privacy (or Your Facebook information), then Facebook Page information.
- Next to Deactivation and deletion, click View, choose Delete Page and click Continue.
- Follow the prompts, re-enter your password and confirm. The Page is scheduled for deletion in 14 days.
Menus change often. If a button has moved, use the search box in the app's settings or the official help link above.
Classic Pages
If your Page still uses the classic layout, open the Page, click Settings > General, then Remove Page > Permanently delete [Page name].
Cancel a scheduled deletion
Switch into the Page within 14 days and choose Cancel deletion when prompted (or look for the deletion notice at the top of the Page).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I restore my Facebook Page after deleting it?
Yes, within 14 days. After that, the Page and its content are permanently removed.
Will deleting the Page affect my personal account?
No. Pages are separate from your personal Facebook profile.
What’s the difference between deactivating and deleting a Page?
Deactivation hides the Page and lets you bring it back later. Deletion removes it permanently after the 14-day window.
Why don’t I see the delete option?
You need full control of the Page. People with partial or task access cannot delete it.