Note: Deactivating your account is not the exact same thing as erasing your Facebook account This procedure only suspends your account and does not erase it permanently.
Caution: Deactivating your account will certainly not safeguard it from hackers.
When You Deactivate Your Facebook Account
1. Log right into your Facebook account.
2. Click on the Account Menu button that is located in the upper-right hand edge of the screen.
3. Select Setups from the drop-down menu.
4. Select Safety and security in the left-hand column.
5. Select Deactivate your account, then adhere to the actions to complete the procedure.
Note: After you have completed this procedure, you will no longer be searchable neither visible to friends on Facebook.