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Keep your phone number private by deleting it from Facebook
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Linking your phone number to Facebook can increase your account security. However, if you don't want your number attached to your account anymore, you can easily delete it. Here's how to remove your phone number on Facebook using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Quick Steps

  1. Tap ☰ and go to Settings & privacy > Settings .
  2. Tap Accounts Center .
  3. Tap Personal details .
  4. Tap Contact info .
  5. Select the phone number and tap Delete number .
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Mobile App

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  1. This looks like an f with a blue background.
    • If you aren't already logged into your account, enter your email address or phone number and password to do so now.
  2. On iPhone and iPad, this is at the bottom-right corner. On Android, this is at the top-right corner.
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  3. You can find this below the app icons.
  4. A new page will open.
  5. This is at the top of the page.
  6. You can find this below the Account settings header.
  7. This is at the top.
  8. If you have more than one, you'll see them listed by date added. [1]
    • You'll also see all added email addresses.
  9. You may be asked to enter your Facebook password to confirm.
    • Your mobile number will be deleted from your Facebook account.
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Method 2
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Using a Computer

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  1. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ in a web browser. You can use any browser.
    • If you aren't already logged in, enter your email address or phone number and password to do so now.
  2. This is in the top-right corner.
    • A drop-down menu will open.
  3. This is the first option underneath your name.
  4. A new page will open.
  5. You can find this in the left panel.
  6. You can find this below the Account settings header.
  7. This is at the top.
  8. If you have more than one, you'll see them listed by date added.
  9. You may be asked to enter your Facebook password to confirm.
    • Your mobile number will be deleted from your Facebook account.
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  • Question
    I tried remove my number from my Facebook account, but it doesn't work. What do I do?
    Community Answer
    Go into your profile and clear your phone number. You may have to put in your email address.
  • Question
    How do I change my phone number on Facebook?
    Community Answer
    Go to settings, then click on account setting. Next, go to security and log in. There you can change you number.
  • Question
    How can I log into my Facebook account with a number that has been deleted?
    Community Answer
    You can also login with your e-mail, but other than that, if you didn't have a backup already set up, you're out of luck.
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