Log out on your phone or tablet

Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (called a menu) in the bottom right corner. Scroll down until you see "Log Out" at the very bottom of the menu. Tap it once, and you will be signed out immediately.

If you are using a web browser on your phone instead of the app, tap the three lines in the bottom right, scroll to the bottom, and tap "Log Out". The process is the same whether you use Safari, Chrome, or any other browser.

After you log out, the app will return you to the login screen. You can close the app at this point — you are fully signed out.

Log out on a computer

Click the downward-pointing arrow in the top right corner of any Facebook page. A small menu will drop down. Click "Log Out" from that menu. Facebook will sign you out and take you to the login page.

If you cannot find the arrow, look for a circle with your profile picture inside it in the top right corner. Click that instead, and the same menu will appear with "Log Out" at the bottom.

You can now close the browser tab or window. You are fully logged out.

Key Takeaways

  • On phones and tablets, open the Facebook app, tap the three-line menu at the bottom right, scroll down, and tap "Log Out".
  • On a computer, click the arrow or profile picture in the top right corner and select "Log Out" from the menu that appears.
  • Logging out removes your account from that device, but does not delete your account or your messages.
  • If you share a device with other people, logging out prevents them from accessing your account when they use that device.

Log out of all devices at once

If you want to sign out of Facebook on every device you use at the same time, you can do this from your settings. On a computer, click the arrow in the top right, then click "Settings and Privacy", then "Settings". On the left side, click "Security and Login".

Scroll down until you see a section called "Where You're Logged In". This shows every device and browser currently signed into your account. Click "Log Out All Sessions" at the bottom of that section. Facebook will immediately sign you out everywhere.

On a phone, tap the three-line menu, scroll down to "Settings and Privacy", tap "Settings", then tap "Security and Login". Scroll to "Where You're Logged In" and tap "Log Out All Sessions".

What happens after you log out

When you log out, your messages, photos, and account information stay on Facebook's servers. Logging out simply removes your account from that specific device. The next time someone uses that device and opens Facebook, they will see the login screen, not your account.

If you log back in on the same device, you will see your account exactly as you left it. Logging out does not delete anything.

Log out if you forgot your password

If you cannot remember your password, you cannot log out normally. Instead, simply close the Facebook app or browser completely. This does not officially log you out, but it removes Facebook from your active use on that device.

To fully secure your account, go to facebook.com/login/identify on another device or computer. Enter your email or phone number, and Facebook will send you a link to reset your password. Once you reset it, you can log out properly from any device using the new password.

Troubleshooting: The log out button is not working

If you tap or click "Log Out" and nothing happens, try closing the app or browser completely and opening it again. Sometimes the app needs to refresh.

If that does not work, try clearing your browser's cache and cookies. On most phones, you can do this in Settings under "Apps" or "Safari" (depending on your device). On a computer, look in your browser's settings menu for "Clear Browsing Data" or "Clear Cache". After you clear the cache, close the browser, reopen it, and try logging out again.

If you still cannot log out, you can use the "Log Out All Sessions" method described above from a different device. This will sign you out everywhere, including the device that is giving you trouble.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does logging out delete my Facebook account?

No. Logging out only removes your account from that device. Your account, messages, photos, and all your information remain on Facebook. To permanently delete your account, you would need to go to your settings and choose the delete option, which is a separate action.

Can someone else see my messages after I log out?

No. When you log out, your account is no longer accessible on that device. Someone would need your password to log back in and see your messages. If you share a device with others, logging out is the best way to keep your account private.

What if I log out but the device still shows I am online?

Facebook sometimes takes a few minutes to update your online status after you log out. If you log out and immediately check from another account, you might still appear online for a short time. This is normal and will clear within a few minutes.

Can I log out of Facebook Messenger without logging out of Facebook?

On most phones, Messenger and Facebook are linked, so logging out of one logs you out of both. On a computer, you can log out of Messenger separately by opening Messenger, clicking your profile picture in the top left, and selecting "Log Out". Facebook itself will remain logged in.