Accessing & Downloading Your Information
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Tools & Resources
View your information on Facebook
View your information on Facebook
If you have additional Facebook profiles, you can download a copy of your Facebook information for each of your profiles using the Download Your Information tool.
Please note, some information collected from your additional profiles, including ads data, can only be accessed by downloading your Facebook information for your main profile, which is the first profile you create when you sign up for Facebook.
Our Access Your Information Tool allows you to view data for each of your Facebook profiles. We also have a number of tools and resources to help you review and control your information on Facebook. Learn about the difference between your main profile and additional Facebook profiles.
Note: If you want to download a copy of your information on Facebook, you can learn more about the Download Your Information tool.
What does the Access Your Information tool tell me about my profile?
What does the Access Your Information tool tell me about my profile?
The Access Your Information tool provides a summary of your Facebook profile information that you can access at any time. We've categorized this information by type in the Your Information section for each of your profiles:
Your Activity Across Facebook
Personal Information
Friends and Followers
Logged Information
Security and Login Information
Apps and Websites off of Facebook (available when you switch to your main profile)
Preferences
Ads Information
Our Privacy Policy has more information about how we collect and use your information, how it's shared and how long we retain it. It also outlines your rights and how you can exercise them, and how we operate and transfer your information as part of our global services.
You can review your information on Facebook (such as recent activity) from the Your Facebook Information section of your Facebook Settings.
View Your Facebook Information
Classic mobile browser experience
Classic mobile browser experience
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Tap 
in the top right of Facebook.
in the top right of Facebook.2
Scroll down and tap 
Settings under Settings & Privacy.
Settings under Settings & Privacy.3
Scroll down and tap Access your information under the Your information section.
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Tap the information you want to view.
Updated mobile browser experience
Updated mobile browser experience
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Switch to the profile that you want to see.
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Tap 
in the top right of Facebook.
in the top right of Facebook.3
Tap Settings.
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Scroll down to Your Profile Information, then tap the information you want to review.
These tools and resources are available in the Your Facebook Information section of your profile settings.
Access Profile Information: A summary of your Facebook information that you can access at any time and in a single place. We've categorized this information by type so you can find what you're looking for.
Transfer a Copy of Your Information: Copy your photos, videos, posts or other information to another service.
Download Your Information: Download a copy of your Facebook information. You can download all your categories of information at once, or you can select the specific categories and date ranges you want. Learn more about downloading your information on Facebook.
Activity Log: Within your profile, your activity log is a history of that profile's activity on Facebook. Review and manage things you share, from posts you've commented on or liked to apps you have used or anything you've searched for. Learn more about your activity log.
Off-Facebook Activity: View or clear activity from businesses and organizations you visit off of Facebook. You can only view this information when you’re switched into your main profile.
Managing Your Information: Learn how to manage your information on Facebook and get answers to common questions.
Deactivation and Deletion: Temporarily deactivate or permanently delete your profile.
Note: You can learn more about controlling your data and privacy settings in your Privacy Shortcuts.
Download a copy of your information on Facebook
Download a copy of your information on Facebook
If you have additional Facebook profiles, you can download a copy of your Facebook information for each of your profiles using the Download Your Information tool.
Please note, some information collected from your additional profiles, including ads data, can only be accessed by downloading your Facebook information for your main profile, which is the first profile you create when you sign up for Facebook.
Download a copy of your Facebook data from your mobile device
Classic mobile browser experience
Classic mobile browser experience
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Log into Facebook on a computer.
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Switch to the profile that you want to download information from, then click your profile photo in the top right of Facebook.
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Select Settings & privacy, then click Settings.
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In the left column, click Privacy, then click Your Facebook Information.
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Go to Download Profile Information, then click View.
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To add or remove categories of data from your request, click the boxes on the right side of Facebook.
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Select other options, including:
The format of your download request.
The quality of photos, videos and other media.
A specific date range of information. If you don't select a date range, you'll request all the information for the categories you've selected.
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Click Create File to confirm the download request.
Updated mobile browser experience
Updated mobile browser experience
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Switch to the profile that you want to download information from, then tap .
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Scroll down and tap Settings.
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Scroll down to Your Facebook Information and tap Transfer a Copy of Your Information.
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Tap download your information.
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To add or remove categories of data from your request, tap the circles on the right side of Facebook.
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Select other options, including:
The format of your download request.
The quality of photos, videos and other media.
A specific date range of information. If you don't select a date range, you'll request all the information for the categories you've selected.
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Tap Create File to confirm the download request.
After you've made a download request, it will appear as Pending in the Available Copies section of the Download Your Information tool. It may take several days for us to finish preparing your download request.
Once we've finished preparing your download request, we'll send a notification letting you know it's ready.
Download a copy of data you requested from a mobile device
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Go to the Available Copies section of the Download Your Information tool.
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Tap Download and enter your password.
You can also tap Show more to view information about your download request, such as the format and when it will expire.
Note: You can always view your Privacy Shortcuts to learn about the ways you can control your data and privacy on Facebook. If you want to review recent activity on your Facebook profile or want to review your Facebook profile information, you can use the Access Your Information tool.
Can I pick and choose which information I would like to download?
Can I pick and choose which information I would like to download?
Yes. When you download a copy of your profile data on Facebook, you'll have control over which categories of data you want to include in the download, as well as which date range of data you want to include of the data you want to receive. These choices are available when you make the request for your information. Learn more aboutwhat's included.
What's the difference between an HTML or JSON copy of my data?
What's the difference between an HTML or JSON copy of my data?
When you request a copy of your profile information on Facebook, you can choose to receive it in an HTML or JSON format:
HTML: An easy to view format of your profile data on Facebook. You'll receive a ZIP file that, once opened and extracted, will contain an HTML file named index that you can open like a web page on your web browser. The ZIP file will contain folders with files, including any images and videos you've requested.
JSON: A machine readable format of your profile data that could allow you to transfer your information more easily when uploading it to another service.
You can also choose the quality of your media files (photos, videos) when you request a copy of your profile information. If you choose a higher quality version of your media, your download will be larger and take up more space.
What security measures are in place to make sure someone else doesn’t download a copy of my profile information?
What security measures are in place to make sure someone else doesn’t download a copy of my profile information?
We have a number of security measures in place to help keep your profile secure and protect your information on Facebook. Before you can begin downloading a copy of your information, we'll first ask you to enter your password. We may also ask you to complete additional verification steps before allowing your download to begin. To help protect your account, your download request will expire after a few days, and you can always request a new one.
Our security systems are always running to help mitigate threats before they reach you and your friends on Facebook, and we offer tools like Security Checkup and two-factor authentication as additional ways to improve the security of your account. Learn more about keeping your account secure.
Note: Keep in mind that your data request may contain private information. You should keep it secure and take precautions when storing or sending it, or uploading it to another service. You can always select specific sections when requesting a copy of your information.
I don't have an active Facebook account. How can I request my personal data stored by Facebook?
I don't have an active Facebook account. How can I request my personal data stored by Facebook?
If you deactivated your account:
If you previously had a Facebook account but it's currently deactivated, you can reactivate your account by logging back into Facebook or by using your Facebook account to log in somewhere else.
Once you re-activate your account, you'll be able to access your information throughout your account or by using the Download Your Information tool.
If you deleted your account or have never signed up for one:
If you deleted your Facebook account, you'll no longer be able to access information related to this account. Some information you shared may still appear on other people's Facebook accounts. For example, if you sent someone a message or wrote on their timeline, they may still have their copy of the message or timeline post - similar to an email.
If you don't have a Facebook account but believe Facebook may have information about you, you can contact us to request a copy of your information.
I have other questions about my data
Public information on Facebook
Public information on Facebook
Something that’s public can be seen by anyone. That includes people who aren’t your friends, people off of Facebook and people who use different media such as print, broadcast (example: television) and other sites on the Internet. For example, if you use our services to provide a real-time public comment to a television show, that may appear on the show or elsewhere on Facebook.
Information that's public
Information you share that is always public: Some of the information you give us when you fill out your profile is public, such as your age range, language and country. We also use a part of your profile, called your Public Profile, to help connect you with friends and family. Your Public Profile includes your name, gender, username and user ID (account number), profile picture, and cover photo. This info is also public. Some of the ways this helps us connect you are:
Your name, profile picture and cover photo help people recognize you.
The pronoun Facebook uses when referring to you helps us describe you.
Listing your networks (example: school, workplace) allows others to find you more easily.
Username and user ID (example: your account number) are in the URL of your profile.
Age range helps provide you with age-appropriate content.
Language and country help us provide appropriate content and experiences.
Information you share publicly: When you choose to share something with Public (example: when you select Public from the audience selector), it’s considered public information. If you share something and you don’t see an audience selector or another privacy setting, that information is also public. Learn more about editing who can see your basic info on your Facebook profile and using the audience selector to control who you share with when you post to Facebook.
Stuff other people share: If other people share info about you, even if it’s something you shared with them but did not make public, they can choose to make it public. Also when you comment on other people’s public posts, your comment is public as well.
Posts on Facebook Pages or public groups: Facebook Pages and public groups are public spaces. Anyone who can see the Page or group can see your post or comment. Generally, when you post or comment on a Page or to a public group, a story can be published in Feed as well as other places on or off Facebook.
Remember that public information can:
Be associated with you, even off Facebook.
Show up when someone does a search on Facebook or on another search engine.
Be accessible to Facebook-integrated games, applications and websites you and your friends use.
Be accessible to anyone who uses our APIs, such as our Graph API.
Be accessible to third-parties who use our Research Tools.
What happens to content (posts, pictures) that I delete from Facebook?
What happens to content (posts, pictures) that I delete from Facebook?
When you choose to delete something you shared on Facebook, we remove it from the site. Some of this information is permanently deleted from our servers; however, some things can only be deleted when you permanently delete your account.
Learn what categories of data are available in your Facebook settings
Learn what categories of data are available in your Facebook settings
If you have additional Facebook profiles, you can download a copy of your Facebook information for each of your profiles using the Download Your Information tool.
Please note, some information collected from your additional profiles, including ads data, can only be accessed by downloading your Facebook information for your main profile, which is the first profile you create when you sign up for Facebook.
We store different categories of data for different time periods, so you may not find all data from the time you joined Facebook. You won't find information or content that you deleted because we delete that content from our servers.
Remember, you can access most of the content you post to a certain profile on Facebook by logging into your account and switching to that profile.
Keep in mind: The categories of data we receive, collect, and save may change over time. Learn more about your Facebook data in our Privacy Policy.
Depending on the data category you are interested in, we offer you a variety of tools to view, manage, and download your information.
Within the Your Facebook Information section of your account settings, you can download a copy of your Facebook information at any time using the Download Your Information tool. If you'd like to view your information within the Facebook app, you can use the Access Your Information tool.
What categories of data are available in your Facebook settings?
The Access Your Information tool and Download Your Information tool both provide a summary of your Facebook profile information that you can access at any time and in a single place. We've categorized this information by type.
The categories include:
Your Activity Across Facebook: Information and activity from different areas of Facebook, such as posts you’ve created, photos you’re tagged in, groups you belong to and more.
Personal Information: Information that you’ve provided when you set up your Facebook accounts and profiles.
Connections: Who and how you’ve connected with people on Facebook, including things like your friends and followers.
Logged Information: Information that Facebook logs about your activity, including things like your location history and search history.
Security and Login Information: Technical information and logged activity related to your account.
Apps and Websites off of Facebook: Apps you own and activity we receive from apps and websites off of Facebook.
Preferences: Actions you’ve taken to customize your experience on Facebook.
Ad information: Your interactions with ads and advertisers on Facebook.
Learn more about how to access your Facebook information.
Additional Resources
These tools and resources are available in the Your Facebook Information section of your account settings to help you view, manage, download, and delete your information.
Access Your Profile Information: A summary of your Facebook information that you can access at any time and in a single place. We've categorized this information by type so you can find what you're looking for.
Transfer a Copy of Your Information: Copy your photos, videos, posts or other information to another service.
Download Your Information: Download a copy of your Facebook information. You can download all your categories of information at once, or you can select the specific categories and date ranges you want. Learn more about downloading your information on Facebook.
Activity Log: Within your profile, your activity log is a history of that profile's activity on Facebook. Review and manage things you share, from posts you've commented on or liked to apps you have used or anything you've searched for. Learn more about your activity log.
Off-Facebook Activity: View or clear activity from businesses and organizations you visit off of Facebook. You can only view this information when you’re switched into your main profile.
Managing Your Information: Learn how to manage your information on Facebook and get answers to common questions.
Deactivation and Deletion: Temporarily deactivate or permanently delete your profile.
May I obtain any account information or account contents using a subpoena?
May I obtain any account information or account contents using a subpoena?
Account Contents
Federal law does not allow private parties to obtain the content of communications (example: messages, timeline posts, photos) using subpoenas. See the Stored Communications Act, 18 U.S.C. § 2701 et seq.
Parties to litigation may satisfy party and non-party discovery requirements relating to their Facebook accounts by producing and authenticating the content of communications from their accounts and by using Facebook’s "Download Your Information" tool, which is accessible through the Settings drop down menu.
If a person cannot access their content, Facebook may, to the extent possible, attempt to restore access to deactivated accounts to allow the person to collect and produce their content. However, Facebook cannot restore account content that had been deleted. Facebook preserves account content only in response to a valid government requests.
Account Information
Facebook may provide the available basic subscriber information (not content) where the requested information is indispensable to the case, and not within a party’s possession upon personal service of a valid subpoena or court order and after notice to affected account holders.
If you are domiciled within the U.S. or Canada, the subpoena must be a valid federal, California or California domesticated subpoena, addressed to and served on Facebook, Inc. If you are domiciled outside the U.S. or Canada, the subpoena or court order must be addressed to and served on Facebook Ireland Limited.
Any such subpoena or court order should be limited in scope to seek basic subscriber information only, and set out the specific accounts at issue by identifying them by URL or Facebook user ID (UID). Names, birthdays, locations, and other information are insufficient.
