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Need to streamline your online presence? Removing a business portfolio from Facebook can be a quick and easy way to declutter your social media profiles. Whether you’re consolidating your brand’s presence or simply clearing out outdated content, we’ve got you covered. In this detailed guide, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of deleting a business portfolio from Facebook, providing clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure a smooth transition.
First and foremost, it’s important to understand that removing a business portfolio from Facebook is a permanent action. Once you delete the portfolio, it will be removed from your profile and all associated content, including posts, photos, and videos, will be deleted as well. Therefore, it’s crucial to carefully consider your decision before proceeding. If you’re unsure whether you want to remove the portfolio permanently, you may want to consider temporarily hiding it instead. On the other hand, if you’re certain that you no longer need the portfolio, follow the steps outlined below to remove it from your Facebook account.
Accessing Facebook Business Settings
To manage your Facebook business portfolios and remove them if necessary, you must first access your Facebook Business Settings. Here’s how:
1. Sign in to Facebook
Log into your Facebook account associated with the business portfolio you want to remove.
2. Go to Business Settings
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Click on the down arrow in the top right corner of the Facebook homepage. |
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Select “Settings & Privacy” from the dropdown menu. |
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Click on “Settings.” |
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On the left-hand side of the Settings page, click on “Business Integrations.” |
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Under “Your Business Assets,” you will see a list of your business portfolios. Click on the portfolio you want to manage or remove. |
Removing the Business Portfolio
Step 1: Determine Ownership
Before removing a business portfolio, ensure you are the portfolio’s primary owner. Only primary owners have the authority to remove a portfolio from a Facebook account.
Step 2: Access the Business Manager Settings
Navigate to the Business Manager dashboard and click “Business Settings” in the left-hand menu. From there, select “Business Info” and then “Portfolios.” This will display a list of all the portfolios associated with your account.
Step 3: Remove the Portfolio
Locate the portfolio you wish to remove and click the “Delete” button. A confirmation dialogue will appear, prompting you to verify the deletion. Click “Confirm” to remove the portfolio from your account permanently.
| Scenario | Action |
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| If the portfolio is the only one associated with the business manager account, you will be prompted to create a new one or merge the business manager account with another existing portfolio. | Follow the prompts to complete the necessary actions. |
| If the portfolio contains any active advertising campaigns, you will be notified that the campaigns will be paused. | You can choose to resume the campaigns after removing the portfolio or delete them entirely. |
| If the portfolio contains any Pages or Instagram accounts, you will be prompted to reassign them to another portfolio or delete them. | Reassign the Pages and Instagram accounts to an appropriate portfolio before removing the portfolio, or delete them if they are no longer needed. |
Transferring Business Ownership
If you need to transfer ownership of your Facebook Business Page, there are two ways to do it: the new owner can send you a request, or you can assign them ownership directly.
Request from the New Owner
- The new owner should go to your Facebook Business Page and click on the “Settings” tab.
- On the left-hand side of the page, they will select “Admins”.
- They will then click on the “Add” button and enter your name or email address.
- Once they have added you, you will receive a notification.
- Click on the notification and then click on the “Accept” button.
Assign Ownership Directly
- Go to your Facebook Business Page and click on the “Settings” tab.
- Select “Admins” from the left-hand side of the page.
- Hover over the name of the person you want to assign ownership to.
- Click on the “Make Admin” button.
- A pop-up window will appear. Click on the “Assign Ownership” button.
- The new owner will then receive a notification and will need to accept your request.
| Method | Steps |
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| Request from the New Owner | 5 |
| Assign Ownership Directly | 6 |
Preserving Business Data
Before deactivating your business portfolio, it’s important to preserve your business data. Here’s how:
1. Download Your Business Page’s Information
Go to your Business Page and click on “Settings.” Under “General,” click on “Download Page Info.” This will create a ZIP file that contains all the information from your Page, including posts, photos, and videos.
2. Export Your Business Portfolio’s Data
Go to your Business Portfolio and click on “Settings.” Under “General,” click on “Export Data.” This will create a ZIP file that contains all the data from your Portfolio, including your businesses, campaigns, and insights.
3. Download Your Ads Data
Go to your Ads Manager and click on “Reports.” Click on “Export” and select the time range for the data you want to download. This will create a CSV file that contains all the data from your ads, including performance metrics and audience demographics.
4. Save Your Audience Insights
Go to your Audience Insights tool and click on “Export.” This will create a CSV file that contains all the data from your Audience Insights, including demographics, interests, and behaviors.
5. Save Your Saved Audiences
Go to your Ads Manager and click on “Audiences.” Click on the “Saved Audiences” tab and then click on “Export.” This will create a CSV file that contains all your saved audiences.
6. Back Up Your Pixel Data
Go to your Events Manager and click on “Pixels.” Click on the pixel you want to back up and then click on “Settings.” Under “General,” click on “Download Data.” This will create a JSON file that contains all the data from your pixel.
7. Export Your Lookalike Audiences
Go to your Ads Manager and click on “Audiences.” Click on the “Lookalike Audiences” tab and then click on “Export.” This will create a CSV file that contains all your lookalike audiences.
8. Preserve Your Business Reviews
If your business has any reviews on Facebook, you can download them by going to your Business Page and clicking on “Reviews.” Then, click on “Download Reviews” and select the format you want to download them in.
| Review Download Format | Description |
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| CSV | Comma-separated values |
| JSON | JavaScript Object Notation |
| XML | Extensible Markup Language |
| HTML | Hypertext Markup Language |
Post-Removal Considerations
1. Data Removal
The business data associated with the portfolio, such as posts, reviews, and photos, will be permanently deleted. However, your personal Facebook account and data will remain unaffected.
2. Pending Ads and Campaigns
If you have any pending ads or campaigns associated with the business portfolio, they will be canceled upon removal. You’ll need to create them again from scratch if you wish to continue advertising.
3. Paid Subscriptions
Any paid subscriptions, such as Facebook Business Suite or Workplace, will be automatically canceled. You will need to subscribe again to access these services.
4. Employee Access
Employees who have access to the business portfolio will no longer be able to manage it after it’s removed. You may need to re-assign their permissions to other portfolios.
5. Facebook Pixel
If you had a Facebook Pixel installed on your website that was linked to the business portfolio, you will need to remove it and create a new one linked to another portfolio or your personal account.
6. Trackable Events and Audiences
Any trackable events or audiences that you created within the business portfolio will be deleted and will no longer be available.
7. Page Roles
If you had any Pages connected to the business portfolio, they will not be removed but may need to be reassigned to another portfolio or your personal account.
8. Marketplace Listings
Any Marketplace listings associated with the business portfolio will be removed and will no longer be visible to buyers.
9. App Integrations
Any third-party apps that were integrated with the business portfolio will be disconnected and will no longer be able to access its data.
10. Website Linked to Portfolio
If you had a website linked to the business portfolio, you will need to update the domain information and re-submit your website for verification. Otherwise, you may lose access to certain features, such as Facebook Pixel and Messenger integration.
How to Remove a Business Portfolio on Facebook
If you no longer need a business portfolio on Facebook, you can remove it. Here are the steps on how to do it:
- Log in to your Facebook account.
- Click on the “Menu” icon in the top right corner of the page.
- Select “Settings & Privacy.”
- Click on “Settings.”
- In the left-hand menu, click on “Business Integrations.”
- Find the business portfolio that you want to remove and click on the “X” icon next to it.
- Click on “Remove Portfolio.”
Once you have removed the business portfolio, it will no longer be associated with your Facebook account.
People also ask
How do I delete my business manager?
To delete your business manager:
- Log in to Business Manager.
- Click on the “Settings” tab.
- Click on “Business Information.”
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on “Delete Business Manager.”
How do I remove a page from my business manager?
To remove a page from your business manager:
- Log in to Business Manager.
- Click on the “Pages” tab.
- Hover over the page that you want to remove and click on the “Actions” drop-down menu.
- Select “Remove Page.”
