If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of Facebook pages you’re following and posts you’re seeing, it might be time to close your account. Here’s how:

  1. Log in to Facebook.com and click on the Account button in the top left corner of the screen.
  2. On the Account page, click on the Settings gear icon in the top right corner of the screen and select Privacy Settings from the drop-down menu.
  3. Under General Settings, click on Use Facebook for Pages and Posts to turn off both options. This will stop Facebook from using your account to show ads and promote content to you, respectively.
  4. Click on Save Changes at the bottom of the page to finish closing your account. ..