How do you log out on facebook

To log out of your Facebook account on all devices, open the Settings menu and select Security and Login. From there, choose Log Out of All Sessions. To be clear, this won't delete your Facebook account, so you can still sign back in at any time.


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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.

How do you log out on facebook

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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.

How do you log out on facebook

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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.

How do you log out on facebook

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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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How can I log out of my Facebook Messenger?

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.

How do I deactivate my Facebook account?

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.

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 do you log out on facebook
How do you log out on facebook

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 you log out on facebook
How do you log out on facebook

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.

  1. Click the drop down menu at the top right corner of the browser and select Settings & privacy.

    How do you log out on facebook
    How do you log out on facebook

  2. Choose Settings.

    How do you log out on facebook
    How do you log out on facebook

  3. Once in Settings, select Security and Login.

    How do you log out on facebook
    How do you log out on facebook

  4. Scroll to Where You're Logged In and select the See More drop down menu for a list of all active logins.

    How do you log out on facebook
    How do you log out on facebook

  5. At the bottom of the active login list, select Log out of all sessions.

    How do you log out on facebook
    How do you log out on facebook

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.

  1. 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.

  2. Select the Settings gear.

  3. Select Password and security.

    How do you log out on facebook
    How do you log out on facebook

  4. Tap See all in the Where You're Logged In section.

  5. Scroll to the bottom and select Log out of all sessions.

    How do you log out on facebook
    How do you log out on facebook

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?

    To log out of the Facebook Messenger app, go to Menu > Settings > Password and Security, tap the three dots beside your device, and choose Log Out.

  • 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.

    Where is the logout button on new Facebook?

    Tap in the top right of Facebook. Scroll to the bottom and tap Log Out. If you've logged into your Facebook account on multiple devices, you'll need to log out of each device separately. Learn how to manage where you're logged into Facebook or how to log out of your mobile account from a computer.

    Where is the logout button on Facebook Desktop?

    How do I log out of Facebook on another computer, phone or tablet....
    Scroll to the bottom of Facebook and tap Settings & Privacy..
    Tap Password and security, then go to the WHERE YOU'RE LOGGED IN section. ... .
    Tap next to the session you want to end and tap Log out..

    How do I log out of one Facebook account?

    Updated mobile browser experience.
    Tap in the top right of Facebook..
    Scroll down and tap Settings..
    Tap Security and Login..
    Go to the WHERE YOU'RE LOGGED IN section. You may need to tap See More to see all of the sessions where you're logged in..
    Find the session you want to end and tap then tap Log out..

    Why can't I log out of my Facebook account?

    Click See more under “Where you're logged in). Click Log out of all sessions. You will find this option at the end of the list of devices you have logged in to. Click Log out on the popup to confirm that you want to log out on all the devices you are currently logged in.