The quickest way to log out

Open the Facebook app on your Android phone. Tap the three horizontal lines (called a menu icon) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down to the very bottom of the menu and tap Log Out. You will be returned to the login screen, and your account will no longer be active on that device.

That is the standard path. It takes about 10 seconds. If you cannot find the Log Out button or the menu looks different, your app may need an update — go to Google Play Store, search for Facebook, and tap Update if the button appears.

Key Takeaways

  • The Log Out button is in the menu (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the Facebook app, at the very bottom of the list.
  • Logging out on your phone does not delete your account or your messages — it only removes access from that device.
  • If you want to log out of all devices at once, use a computer to go to Settings and select Where You're Logged In, then choose Log Out All Sessions.
  • If you cannot find the Log Out button, update the Facebook app from Google Play Store first.

What happens when you log out

Logging out removes your account from that specific Android phone. You will not receive notifications, and no one can see your account as active on that device. Your account itself remains unchanged — your photos, messages, and friends list stay exactly as they are.

The next time someone picks up that phone, they will see the Facebook login screen, not your account. If you log back in later on the same phone or a different one, everything will be there.

Logging out of all devices at the same time

If you want to log out everywhere — your phone, tablet, computer, and any other device — you need to use a web browser on a computer. Go to facebook.com and log in if you are not already signed in.

Click the downward arrow in the top right corner, then select Settings and Privacy, then Settings. On the left side, click Where You're Logged In. You will see a list of every device and browser you are currently logged into. Click Log Out All Sessions at the bottom. This will sign you out everywhere at once.

After you do this, you will need to log back in on any device where you want to use Facebook again.

When to log out instead of just closing the app

Closing the Facebook app does not log you out — it just puts the app in the background. You remain logged in, and the app can still send you notifications and collect some data about your activity.

Log out if you are sharing your phone with someone else, if you are selling or giving away the phone, or if you have not used Facebook in a long time and want to stop receiving notifications. If it is your personal phone that only you use, closing the app is usually enough.

Troubleshooting: The Log Out button is not there

If you cannot find the Log Out button after tapping the menu icon, the most common reason is that your Facebook app is outdated. Open Google Play Store, search for "Facebook", and if you see an Update button, tap it. Wait for the update to finish, then open Facebook again and look for the Log Out button in the menu.

If updating does not work, try clearing the app's cache. Go to your phone's Settings, tap Apps (or Application Manager on older phones), find Facebook, and tap Storage. Select Clear Cache. This does not delete your account or messages — it just clears temporary files. Open Facebook again and try to log out.

If you still cannot log out, you can uninstall the app entirely and reinstall it from Google Play Store. When you reinstall, you will be at the login screen, which means you are effectively logged out of that device.

Removing Facebook from your phone without deleting your account

You do not have to delete the Facebook app to stop using it on your phone. You can simply log out and leave the app installed. The next time you want to use Facebook, you can log back in.

If you do want to remove the app, go to your phone's Settings, tap Apps, find Facebook, and tap Uninstall. Your account will still exist — you can download the app again later or access Facebook through a web browser on any device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does logging out delete my messages or photos?

No. Logging out only removes access from that device. All your messages, photos, and account information remain on Facebook's servers. When you log back in, everything will be there.

Can I log out of just one device if I use Facebook on multiple phones?

Yes. The Log Out button in the app logs you out only on that specific phone. You will remain logged in on your other devices. If you want to log out of all devices at once, use a computer to go to Settings and select Where You're Logged In, then Log Out All Sessions.

What if I forgot my password and cannot log back in?

Go to facebook.com on any device and click Forgot Password? on the login screen. Facebook will ask you to confirm your identity using your email address or phone number, then send you a link to reset your password. Follow the link and create a new password.

Will people know I logged out?

No. Your status will change to inactive after a few minutes, but people cannot see the exact moment you log out. Facebook does not notify your friends when you sign off.