How to Delete a Second Facebook Page

Accidentally created a second Facebook Page and now you’re seeing double? You’re in the right place. Managing a brand’s presence on social media is complicated enough without having to worry about a duplicate, outdated, or unintentional Page confusing your audience. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step walkthrough to permanently delete that extra Facebook Page, so you can focus on the one that matters.

Why You Might Need to Delete a Second Facebook Page

There are plenty of valid reasons for sending a second Facebook Page into the digital void. More often than not, it's about simplifying your online brand and making it easier for followers to find the right you. Seeing if any of these sound familiar can confirm you're making the right move.

• Accidental Creation: Sometimes, in the maze of Facebook's settings, a new Page gets created by mistake. Maybe you clicked the wrong button while setting up an ad, or you were just exploring the platform and ended up with a blank Page you have no desire to manage.
• Outdated Business or Brand: Businesses evolve. That Page you created for a side hustle five years ago might no longer be relevant. If a business has closed, rebranded, or pivoted, deleting the old Page prevents followers from landing on an outdated destination with old info.
• Consolidating Your Presence: Perhaps your company had different Pages for different regions or departments, but you've now decided a single, unified global Page is the better strategy. Deleting the redundant ones helps funnel all your engagement and traffic to one central hub.
• A Botched First Attempt: Your first try at a business Page might have had the wrong name, a misspelled category, or just didn’t look right. Instead of trying to fix a broken foundation, sometimes starting fresh and deleting the original is the easiest path forward.
• Failed Merge Attempt: While Facebook allows you to merge duplicate Pages, the process has strict requirements (e.g., similar names, representing the same thing). If your merge request gets denied and you can’t meet the criteria, deleting one of the Pages is the next best solution.

Whatever your reason, tidying up your digital footprint is a smart move. It stops a rogue page from siphoning off potential followers, diluting your brand message, and creating confusion. By removing the duplicate, you make sure that when someone searches for your brand, they find the active, official source of information.

Before You Delete: 4 Important Things to Do First

Hitting the delete button is permanent (after a grace period), so it's a good idea to take a few preparatory steps. A little planning now can save you from major headaches later. Don’t skip this part!

1. Download a Copy of Your Page’s Information

Once a Page is gone, it's gone. All the photos, videos, posts, and information you’ve shared over the years disappear forever. If there's anything on the Page you might want to keep for your records - even if you don't need it right now - download a complete archive of your Page's content.

Facebook allows you to download a complete archive of your Page's content. This includes:

• All posts, photos, and videos you've uploaded.
• Your Page information from the "About" section.
• A list of your followers (username only, not personal data).

To do this, go to your Page's Settings &, Privacy >, Settings >, Privacy >, Facebook Page Information >, Download Page Information. From there, you can select the date range and format for your backup file. It might take a little while for Facebook to prepare your file, but they’ll notify you when it’s ready to download.

2. Announce the Change to Your Followers

If the Page you're deleting has an active (or even a small) following, give them a heads-up. Create a final post letting them know the Page will be taken down and direct them to your primary Page. Something simple works best:

"Hi, everyone! To simplify our Facebook presence, we will be deleting this Page in one week. Please follow us on our official page for all future updates: [Link to Your Main Page]. Thanks for your support!"

Pin this post to the top of the Page for a week or two before you initiate the deletion. This small act of courtesy helps retain followers who might otherwise just think you’ve vanished.

3. Check That You Are an Admin

You can't delete a Page unless you have full administrative privileges. If you are an Editor, Moderator, Advertiser, or Analyst, the option to delete simply won't appear.

To check your role, go to your Page, click Manage, then find Page Access in the professional dashboard menu. You'll see a list of who has access and their assigned roles. If you're not listed as an Admin, you’ll need to ask an existing Admin to either grant you the right permissions or delete the Page for you.

4. Understand the Difference: Unpublishing vs. Deleting

Do you need the Page gone forever, or do you just need it hidden for a while? Make sure you understand your options:

• Unpublishing a Page: This makes the Page invisible to the public and even to your followers. However, it still exists, and all Admins can see and edit it. You can republish it at any time, and everything will reappear exactly as it was. It’s like temporarily taking your Page offline.
• Deleting a Page: This signals your intent to permanently remove the Page. Facebook gives you a 30-day window to change your mind before everything is erased for good. Deletion is the right choice for duplicate or truly obsolete pages.

How to Delete a Second Facebook Page (Desktop Guide)

Once you’ve backed everything up and you're sure you want to proceed, deleting a Page from a desktop computer is a straightforward process. Facebook has changed its layout a few times, but these steps reflect the most recent "New Pages Experience."

Step 1: Switch to the Page Profile
Log in to your personal Facebook account. In the top-right corner, click on your profile picture. A menu will appear with "See all profiles." Select the Page you want to delete to switch over to managing it directly.

Step 2: Access Your Page Settings
Once you are acting as your Page, click on the profile picture for your Page in the top-right corner again. This time, in the drop-down menu, click on Settings &, Privacy, and then select Settings.

Step 3: Navigate to Facebook Page Information
On the left-hand navigation menu, click on Privacy. Then, in the new list that appears, select Facebook Page Information.

Step 4: Find the Deactivation and Deletion Option
In this section, you'll see a row at the bottom labeled Deactivation and Deletion. It will have a description like "Temporarily deactivate or permanently delete your Page." Click on View to the right of this option.

Step 5: Choose "Delete Page" and Confirm
You will now be presented with two choices: "Deactivate Page" or "Delete Page." Select Delete Page. A confirmation box will explain what this means. Read it, and if you’re sure, click Continue.

Facebook will ask for your password one last time to confirm you have the authority to make this change. Enter it and click Continue to finalize the deletion request.

How to Delete a Second Facebook Page (Mobile App Guide)

Deleting a Page from your phone is just as simple, but the menus are in slightly different places. Here's how to do it using the Facebook mobile app for iOS or Android.

Step 1: Log In and Switch to Your Page
Open the Facebook app. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines, usually at the bottom right on iOS or top right on Android). At the top of the menu, you'll see your personal profile. Tap the arrow or icon next to it and select the Page you wish to delete.

Step 2: Go to the Settings Menu
With your Page profile active, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) again. Scroll down and tap on Settings &, Privacy, then tap Settings from the expanded list.

Step 3: Locate Page Settings
On the main settings screen, tap on Page Settings at the top, right under your Page's name.

Step 4: Find Access and Control
Scroll down through the Page Settings until you find the section titled "Facebook Page Information." Within this section, tap on Access and Control. This area is dedicated to managing your Page data and deletion settings.

Step 5: Select Deactivation and Deletion
Tap on Deactivation and Deletion. Just like on the desktop, you will see two options. Select Delete Page and tap Continue.

The app will guide you through the final confirmation steps. You may be asked why you're deleting the Page and will need to enter your password to officially submit your Page for deletion.

What Happens After You Schedule a Page for Deletion?

You’ve clicked the final button. Now what? Your Page doesn't disappear immediately. Facebook holds onto it for a bit to give you a chance to reverse course.

• The 30-Day Reversal Period: Once you request deletion, your Page is immediately unpublished and scheduled for permanent deletion 30 days later. During this month, no one can see or find your Page.
• How to Cancel the Deletion: If you change your mind within that 30-day window, you can stop the process. Simply log into Facebook, switch back to the Page profile, and you should see a notification about the pending deletion. Follow the prompts to reactivate the Page.
• After 30 Days, It's Permanent: Once the 30 days are up, the Page and all its content are permanently erased. There is no way to recover it after this point. The page name might also become available for other people to use.

Final Thoughts

Deleting an extra Facebook Page is a valuable step toward cleaning up your brand’s online presence and centralizing your social media efforts. By following the steps outlined above, you can confidently and permanently remove a duplicate or unnecessary page, ensuring your audience knows exactly where to find and engage with you.

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