Published on September 1, 2022 You can sign out of Facebook on one device or all devices at once
What to Know
This article explains how to log off of the various iterations of Facebook.
How Do I Log Off of Facebook?
The following are two different methods to log out of Facebook.
How to Log Out In a Browser
If you're logged into your Facebook account on a computer that's not your own, you can log out by clicking the drop down menu at the top-right corner of the browser and selecting Log Out.
How to Log Out In the App
It only takes two taps of the screen to log out of Facebook through the app. First, select the Hamburger icon, and then scroll down to the bottom of the screen and tap Log Out.
These screens use the iOS version of the Facebook app. The instructions will be similar on an Android device, but the menu will be at the top of the screen instead of the bottom.
How Do I Log Off All Sessions of Facebook?
Given the number of Facebook-enabled devices out there and how frequently we login to Facebook in other locations, it's easy to lose track of where you're logged in. Thankfully, Facebook has a feature to pick and choose which account is currently logged in or to log out everywhere.
The following is how to log out of all locations via the web browser and the mobile app.
How to End All Sessions in a Browser
Your Facebook privacy settings can get even more in-depth if you go a little deeper into its menus.
Click the drop down menu at the top right corner of the browser and select Settings & privacy.
Choose Settings.
Once in Settings, select Security and Login.
Scroll to Where You're Logged In and select the See More drop down menu for a list of all active logins.
At the bottom of the active login list, select Log out of all sessions.
How to Close All Sessions in the App
You can also log out of all sessions while on the go. With a few taps, you can ensure that your account is only active where you want it to be.
Tap the hamburger menu.
This menu will be in a different place depending on your platform. In iOS, it's at the bottom of the screen. On an Android, it's at the top.
Select the Settings gear.
Select Password and security.
Tap See all in the Where You're Logged In section.
Scroll to the bottom and select Log out of all sessions.
How Do I Report a Login That Wasn't Me?
If you notice a strange location or login time while checking your logged sessions, you can easily report it
and then log out. Just follow the steps to log out of all sessions. Once you get to the list of sessions, tap or click on the three dots next to the entry and select either Report or Log off.
FAQ
How do I log out of Facebook Messenger?
How do I switch accounts on Facebook?
To switch accounts on Facebook, hover over your Profile icon and select Log Out, then choose Add Account. In the app, tap Menu > Log Out > Log into another account.
How do I recover my Facebook password?
To recover your Facebook password, go to the Facebook Find Your Account page and enter your information. Choose how you want to receive the password reset code and select Continue.
How do I delete my Facebook account?
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How to log out of Facebook on your phone
Tap the Menu button with your Profile picture in the top right of the screen. Then, scroll down to the bottom and select Log out.
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This method will log you out of Facebook on your mobile device. To log out of other devices using your phone, tap the Settings wheel from the menu and select Password and Security.
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From there, you can see a list of devices. Tap the three-dot icon on the session you want to end, then Log Out.
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You may have remarked how the grey buttons make the option harder to find. Well, that’s done on purpose. It’s a subtle UX strategy utilizing visual saliency to draw your attention away from logging out. Hopefully this guide has helped you find the exit.
How to log out of Facebook on your computer
Open Facebook on your desktop and navigate to Security and login settings. Scroll down to the section Where you’re logged in and click the three-dot icon beside the session you want to end.
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Log out of Facebook from all devices at once
Logging out of multiple devices is a good way to respond to suspicions that your Facebook account has been hacked and prevent people you know from using your account on another device. From the mobile app, navigate to Settings–>Password and Security and select See all beside Where you’re logged in.
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Scroll down to the bottom and tap Log out of all sessions.
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Navigate to Security and login settings from your desktop and find the section Where you’re logged in. Then, click See more to see all of your devices. At the bottom of the list, click Log Out of All Sessions.
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FAQs
You can’t log out of Facebook Messenger from the app, but you can log out from your Facebook account settings. Navigate to Settings–>Security and Login, and select Messenger from the list of devices to log out.
Navigate to Settings and Privacy and click Your Facebook Information. Then, click Deactivation and Deletion and follow the on-screen instructions to delete your Facebook account.