The fastest way to log out of Facebook
To log out of Facebook, tap or click the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom right corner on mobile or the top right on desktop, scroll down to "Log Out", and tap or click it. You will be signed out immediately and returned to the login screen. The process takes about five seconds.
On desktop, you can also click your profile picture in the top right corner, then select "Log Out" from the dropdown menu. Both methods work equally well — use whichever is closer to where your cursor or finger already is.
Key Takeaways
- On mobile, open the menu (three lines), scroll to the bottom, and tap "Log Out".
- On desktop, click your profile picture in the top right and select "Log Out" from the dropdown.
- Logging out removes your session from that device but does not delete your account or messages.
- If you cannot find the logout button, you may be looking at the wrong menu — the three-line icon is always at the bottom of mobile screens and top right of desktop.
- Logging out on one device does not automatically log you out on other devices where you are signed in.
Logging out on your phone or tablet
Open the Facebook app and look for the three horizontal lines (called a hamburger menu) at the bottom right of your screen. Tap it to open a menu with options like "Friends", "Videos", and "Marketplace".
Scroll all the way to the bottom of this menu. You will see "Log Out" as the last option. Tap it, and Facebook will sign you out. You will return to the login screen where you can enter a different account or close the app.
Logging out on your computer
In the top right corner of Facebook, you will see your profile picture inside a small circle. Click it once. A dropdown menu will appear with options including your name, "Settings & Privacy", and other choices.
Look for "Log Out" near the bottom of this dropdown menu and click it. You will be signed out and taken to the Facebook login page. If you share your computer with others, this is the safest way to end your session.
What happens when you log out
Logging out removes your session from that specific device. Your account remains active and your messages, photos, and friends list stay exactly as they were. Nothing is deleted or lost.
However, logging out on your phone does not automatically log you out on your computer, tablet, or other devices. If you are signed into Facebook on multiple devices, you will need to log out on each one separately if you want to be signed out everywhere.
Logging out of all devices at once
If you want to sign out of Facebook on every device where you are currently logged in, you can do this from your settings. On mobile, tap the three-line menu, then "Settings & Privacy", then "Settings". On desktop, click your profile picture, then "Settings & Privacy", then "Settings".
Look for "Where You're Logged In" or "Your Devices" in the left sidebar (desktop) or scroll down to find it (mobile). This shows every device and browser where you are signed in. You can click or tap "Log Out" next to any device, or select "Log Out of All Sessions" to sign out everywhere at once.
If you cannot find the logout button
On mobile, make sure you are looking at the three-line menu at the very bottom of the screen, not the search icon or other buttons at the top. Scroll all the way down — "Log Out" is always the last item in this menu.
On desktop, the profile picture is in the top right corner of the page, next to the question mark icon and notification bell. If you see a different menu, you may have clicked something else. Click the profile picture itself, not the area around it.
If the logout option still does not appear, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the Facebook app. Occasionally a glitch will hide the menu temporarily, and refreshing usually fixes it.
The difference between logging out and deactivating your account
Logging out simply ends your current session — you are still the owner of your account and can log back in anytime with your password. Deactivating or deleting your account is a separate, permanent action that removes your profile from Facebook.
If you only want to take a break from Facebook without losing your account, log out. If you want to remove your account entirely, you would need to go to Settings and choose "Deactivate or Delete" — but that is a different process and cannot be undone immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does logging out delete my messages or photos?
No. Logging out only ends your session on that device. All your messages, photos, friends, and account information remain on Facebook's servers and will be there when you log back in.
If I log out on my phone, will I be logged out on my computer too?
No. Each device has its own separate session. You must log out on each device individually if you want to be signed out everywhere. You can check all your active sessions in Settings under "Where You're Logged In".
What if I forgot my password and cannot log back in?
Go to the Facebook login page and click "Forgotten Password?". Enter your email or phone number, and Facebook will send you a link to reset your password. You can then log back in with your new password.
Is it safer to log out of Facebook on a shared computer?
Yes. If you share a computer with others, logging out prevents them from accessing your account when they use the same browser. It is a simple way to protect your privacy on a shared device.
Can I log out without opening the Facebook app?
If you are using Facebook in a web browser on your phone or computer, you can log out the same way — click or tap your profile picture and select "Log Out". You do not need the app to log out.