Here’s how to delete a current or archived Facebook Story in the iOS and Android Facebook mobile app, and in the desktop version of Facebook.
How to Delete a Facebook Story Element on the App
Whether your Facebook Story has one or multiple images or videos, it’s easy to delete content.
Delete a Facebook Story Element on the Desktop
The process of deleting a photo or video from your Facebook Story is similar on the desktop.
Enable Your Facebook Story Archive in the App
Though your Facebook stories disappear from public view after 24 hours, maintain access to your content by enabling your Story Archive. When this option is enabled, all your stories are automatically archived after 24 hours. When this option is disabled, your stories are lost to you and your viewers. Here’s how to navigate your Facebook Story Archive settings in the Facebook app.
Enable Your Facebook Story Archive on the Desktop
It’s easy to enable your Facebook Story archive on the desktop, as well.
Delete an Archived Facebook Story
You can access your archived Facebook stories through your Facebook profile and delete an archived story if you wish. Here’s how it works in the Facebook app.
Control Who Can View Your Facebook Stories
Users can determine if their stories can be viewed by everyone, friends and other contacts, or only friends. Set custom settings to choose only the people you want to grant access to your stories. You can also choose people from whom to hide a story. Here’s how it works in the Facebook app.
