How to Log Out of Facebook: A Complete Guide for Every Device
Logging out of Facebook sounds simple — and usually it is. But the steps vary depending on whether you're on a phone, tablet, or computer, and Facebook's interface has a habit of moving things around with updates. Here's a clear walkthrough for every major platform, plus some context on why logging out matters and what to watch for.
Why Logging Out of Facebook Actually Matters
Most people stay permanently logged into Facebook on their personal devices without a second thought. That's fine on a phone only you use. But there are real reasons to log out:
- Shared or public computers — a library, office, or friend's laptop where others have access
- Security hygiene — reducing your active session footprint across devices
- Account switching — moving between personal and business profiles
- Troubleshooting — logging out and back in can resolve sync issues, notification glitches, and feed problems
Facebook keeps a list of all active sessions under your security settings, so even if you forget to log out on a device, you can remotely end sessions from anywhere.
How to Log Out of Facebook on a Computer (Browser)
Whether you're using Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge, the process is the same:
- Go to facebook.com and make sure you're signed in
- Click your profile picture or the down arrow (▼) in the top-right corner of the page
- Scroll to the bottom of the dropdown menu
- Click "Log Out"
That's it. You'll be returned to the Facebook login screen.
Note: If you use Facebook in multiple browser tabs, logging out in one tab will end the session across all of them.
How to Log Out of Facebook on iPhone or iPad 📱
Facebook's iOS app buries the logout option slightly:
- Open the Facebook app
- Tap the three horizontal lines (☰) — the menu icon — in the bottom-right corner
- Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu
- Tap "Log Out"
You may be asked to confirm. Once confirmed, you'll return to the login screen.
Using Safari or another browser on iPhone? Follow the same steps as the desktop browser process above — the mobile browser version of Facebook works the same way, just scaled down.
How to Log Out of Facebook on Android
The Android app follows nearly the same path as iOS:
- Open the Facebook app
- Tap the three horizontal lines (☰) in the top-right corner (Android places this at the top, not the bottom)
- Scroll down to the bottom of the menu
- Tap "Log Out"
Confirm if prompted, and you're signed out.
One thing to know: On some Android devices, Facebook may be pre-installed or deeply integrated with the operating system. In those cases, "logging out" of the app is separate from removing the app's background data access — which is managed through your phone's app permissions settings.
How to Log Out of Facebook on All Devices at Once 🔐
If you've been logged into Facebook on multiple devices — an old phone, a work computer, a tablet — you can sign out of all of them remotely without physically having each device:
- Go to facebook.com on any device you currently have access to
- Go to Settings & Privacy → Settings
- Click "Security and Login" (on mobile: "Password and Security")
- Under "Where You're Logged In", you'll see a list of all active sessions with device type, location estimate, and last active time
- Click the three dots (…) next to any session and select "Log Out", or choose "Log Out of All Sessions" to clear everything at once
This is one of the most useful — and underused — features in Facebook's security settings. It gives you full visibility into where your account is active.
Common Logout Problems and What They Mean
| Issue | Likely Cause | What to Check |
|---|---|---|
| "Log Out" option not visible | App needs updating | Update Facebook in the App Store or Play Store |
| Logged back in automatically | Browser saved your credentials | Check browser's saved passwords / autofill settings |
| Can't find the menu icon | UI update changed layout | Look for your profile picture instead |
| Session still showing after logout | Delay in Facebook's system | Refresh the "Where You're Logged In" page |
| Logged out of Messenger too | Accounts are linked | Expected behavior — they share the same session |
The Variable That Changes Everything: Your Device Setup
Here's where individual situations diverge. Someone using Facebook through a work-managed browser, a shared family tablet, a rooted Android device, or a very old version of the Facebook app may encounter slightly different menu layouts, additional confirmation steps, or permissions prompts that don't appear in a standard setup.
Facebook also updates its interface regularly, which means the exact position of the logout option can shift — especially after major app updates. The core path (menu → scroll down → log out) has stayed consistent, but the visual layout around it changes.
If you're using Facebook Lite — the stripped-down version of the app designed for lower-end devices or slower connections — the menu structure is simpler, and logout is typically easier to find, sitting higher in the options list.
Your browser settings also play a role. If your browser is set to remember passwords and auto-login, logging out of Facebook may only last until the next time you visit the site — at which point autofill may sign you back in without you realizing it.
Whether any of this applies to your situation depends entirely on your device, your browser behavior, and how Facebook's app behaves on your specific operating system version.