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How to Log Out of Facebook

Learn how to log out of Facebook on mobile, desktop, and all devices, protect your account on shared devices, troubleshoot, and use FAQs.

TechnologyEdited by Pramod Tiwari
2 min read

Quick Answer

To log out of Facebook, open the menu, scroll to Log out, and confirm. To log out of other devices, open Accounts Center or security settings and end sessions you do not recognize.

What You Need

  • Facebook account access
  • Phone app or browser
  • Password if signing back in
  • Access to security settings for all-device logout

Safety Precautions

  • Always log out on shared or public devices.
  • Do not save your password on someone else’s device.
  • Review active sessions if you suspect unauthorized access.
  • Change your password if you see unknown sessions.
  • Use two-factor authentication for stronger account protection.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Open Facebook menu

    Tap your profile/menu icon in the app or click your profile icon on desktop.

  2. Step 2

    Find Log out

    Scroll to the bottom of the menu and choose Log out.

  3. Step 3

    Confirm if prompted

    Confirm that you want to sign out of the current device.

  4. Step 4

    Use security settings for all devices

    Open password and security settings to review where you are logged in.

  5. Step 5

    End unknown sessions

    Log out of devices you do not recognize.

  6. Step 6

    Change password if needed

    Update your password if you suspect someone else had access.

  7. Step 7

    Check saved passwords

    Remove saved login details from shared browsers when needed.

Practical Example

Example: After using Facebook on a library computer, you click your profile menu, log out, and make sure the browser did not save your password.

Common Mistakes

  • Closing the browser without logging out
  • Saving login on a shared device
  • Ignoring unknown sessions
  • Forgetting Messenger sessions
  • Not changing password after suspicious activity
  • Using weak passwords

Troubleshooting

You cannot find Log out

Scroll to the bottom of the menu or check account settings after an app update.

Facebook logs back in automatically

Remove saved passwords or saved login info from the device/browser.

You see an unknown session

Log it out, change your password, and review security settings.

You forgot your password

Use Facebook account recovery before logging out everywhere.

FAQs

Does closing Facebook log me out?

No. Closing the app or tab usually keeps you signed in.

Can I log out of Facebook on all devices?

Yes, use security settings to review and end sessions.

Will logging out delete my account?

No. Logging out only signs you out of a device.

Should I log out on my own phone?

Not always, but you should log out on shared or public devices.

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