How do I deactivate Facebook but keep Spotify?

With over 2 billion monthly active users, Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. However, some users want to take a break from Facebook without losing access to other linked services like Spotify. This article will explain how to deactivate your Facebook account while keeping your Spotify account active.

Should You Deactivate or Delete Your Facebook Account?

If you need a temporary break from Facebook, deactivating your account is the best option. Deactivating pauses your account but saves all your information so you can reactivate it later. All your photos, posts, friends, and groups will still be there if you deactivate.

Deleting your Facebook account erases all your information permanently. You won’t be able to retrieve anything you posted or any contacts after deletion. Delete your account only if you’re sure you never want to use Facebook again.

How Deactivating Facebook Works

When your Facebook account is deactivated:

• Your profile, photos, posts, videos, and information are hidden until you reactivate
• Friends can’t search for you or see your profile on Facebook
• You don’t show up on friends lists or in messages
• You can’t log in or use Facebook messenger

However, deactivating does not:

• Delete any of your information, content, or contacts
• Affect your Facebook Messenger or Instagram if you linked them to separate accounts
• Cancel any Facebook Login authorizations you gave to third-party apps

How Reactivating Facebook Works

If you choose to return to Facebook after deactivating, reactivating your account is simple:

• Log in with your email and password as usual
• All your previous posts, friends, photos, etc. will be restored
• You may have to request new friend requests if your friends removed you

You can reactivate your account at any time by logging in. There is no time limit on how long you can stay deactivated before returning to Facebook.

Should You Delete Your Facebook Account?

Deleting your Facebook account permanently erases all your information and cannot be undone. Consider deleting only if:

• You are absolutely certain you never want to use Facebook again
• You don’t need to regain access to anything you posted, such as photos
• You are comfortable losing your Messenger conversations and contacts
• You don’t mind losing access to any third-party sites where you use Facebook Login

How Deleting Facebook Works

When you delete your Facebook account:

• All your information including posts, photos, profile info, and contacts are permanently erased
• You immediately lose access to Facebook, Messenger, and all linked third-party apps
• Friends cannot search for you or see your profile on Facebook
• Your name is no longer associated with your Facebook posts or comments

Facebook does not allow you to reactivate or retrieve a deleted account for any reason. The deletion is designed to be permanent.

How to Deactivate Your Facebook Account

Deactivating your Facebook account is quick and straightforward. Here are the steps:

1. Click on the down arrow at the top right of any Facebook page and select “Settings”.
2. Click “Your Facebook Information” in the left menu.
3. Select “Deactivation and Deletion”.
4. Choose “Deactivate Account” and click “Continue to Account Deactivation”.
5. Select a reason for deactivating from the dropdown menu and click “Continue”.
6. Enter your password to confirm your identity.
7. Click “Deactivate”.

Once you complete these steps, your account will be deactivated immediately. Logging in again at any time in the future will reactivate your account.

How to Delete Your Facebook Account Permanently

Here are the steps to fully delete your Facebook account:

1. Click on the down arrow at the top right and choose “Settings”.
2. Click “Your Facebook Information” in the left menu.
3. Select “Deactivation and Deletion.”
4. Choose “Permanent Delete Account” and click “Continue to Account Deletion.”
5. Select a reason for deleting your account from the dropdown menu.
6. Enter your password to confirm your identity.
7. Click “Permanently delete account.”

Once your account is deleted, there is no way to restore it. Make sure you download any photos or other information you want to save beforehand.

How Does Deactivating or Deleting Facebook Affect Spotify?

Deactivating your Facebook account does not affect your Spotify access if you signed up independently with an email and password. You can continue streaming normally.

However, if you used Facebook Login to create your Spotify account, deactivating Facebook will prevent you from logging in to Spotify. You would need to reactivate Facebook first to regain access.

Deleting your Facebook account permanently also deletes any Spotify access linked through Facebook Login. However, you can contact Spotify Customer Support to migrate your Facebook-linked Spotify account to an independent email login.

Spotify Accounts Linked to Facebook Login

If you signed up for Spotify through your Facebook account, here is how deactivating or deleting Facebook affects it:

Action	Impact on Spotify
Deactivate Facebook	Cannot log in to Spotify until Facebook reactivated
Delete Facebook	Permanently lose Spotify access

To avoid losing Spotify access, contact their Customer Support to switch your Facebook-linked Spotify account to an independent login using your email before deactivating or deleting Facebook.

Spotify Accounts with Independent Logins

If you signed up for Spotify with an email instead of through Facebook, here is what happens when you deactivate or delete your Facebook account:

Action	Impact on Spotify
Deactivate Facebook	No impact, can log in to Spotify normally
Delete Facebook	No impact, Spotify access unaffected

With an independent Spotify login, you can deactivate or delete your Facebook account without losing access to Spotify.

Other Services Linked to Your Facebook Account

In addition to Spotify, many other apps and services allow you to sign up through Facebook Login. Here are some things to consider for other apps linked to your Facebook account:

• Deactivating Facebook blocks login access until you reactivate it
• Deleting Facebook permanently removes access to any third-party apps
• Review connected apps in Facebook Settings before deactivating or deleting
• Change settings or contact Customer Support to switch logins if needed

How to View Your Connected Apps

To see which third-party apps you’ve allowed to access your Facebook account:

1. Go to “Settings” then “Apps and Websites”
2. Review the “Active” and “Expired” sections
3. Note any apps critical to you, like Spotify
4. Consider changing to an independent login before deleting Facebook

This allows you to evaluate the impact on other services before making changes to your Facebook account.

Should You Download Your Facebook Data?

Before deactivating or deleting your Facebook account, you may want to download a copy of your personal data for your records. Here’s what gets included:

• Profile info, posts, photos, videos, comments, reactions
• Your messages and call history
• Ads you’ve clicked on or interacted with
• Search history on Facebook
• Information about your devices, location, IP addresses
• Pages, groups, and events you’ve created or managed

Downloading this data lets you retain a copy even after deactivating or deleting your account.

How to Download Your Facebook Data

Follow these steps to download your Facebook information:

1. Go to “Settings” then “Your Facebook Information”
2. Select “Download Your Information”
3. Choose your preferred download format and media quality
4. Select the data types you want to include
5. Click “Create File” to request your download
6. Once ready, Facebook will email you a link to access your download

It may take a few days for Facebook to compile all your data into a downloadable file. Be sure to retrieve it before deactivating or deleting your account.

Conclusion

Deactivating your Facebook account temporarily disables it while preserving all your information for later recovery. In contrast, deleting your account permanently erases your Facebook presence. When considering deactivating or deleting Facebook, check how it may impact access to Spotify and other linked apps.

The key steps are:

• Review apps connected to your Facebook account
• Change logins if needed to avoid losing access
• Download your Facebook data for your records
• Then deactivate or delete your Facebook account as desired

With some preparation, you can deactivate or delete Facebook while retaining access to Spotify and your most important information.