How to Remotely Log Out of Facebook

This guide shows you how to log out of Facebook on devices you’re not currently using—like a lost phone, a public computer, or an old tablet. You can do this from your current device in a few taps, and it works for the Facebook app and the website. No special tools are needed, just access to your Facebook account.

What You’ll Need

Your Facebook login credentials (email/phone and password) – you’ll need to log in if you’re not already.
Access to a web browser or the Facebook app on any device (phone, tablet, or computer).
Your Facebook password if you want to log out of all sessions at once (Facebook may ask you to confirm).

Step-by-Step

Open Facebook – Go to facebook.com in a browser or open the Facebook app on your phone or tablet.
Log in – If you’re not already logged in, enter your email or phone number and password.
Go to Settings – On the Facebook app, tap the three-line menu (hamburger icon) at the top right (Android) or bottom right (iOS). On the website, click your profile picture in the top right corner. Then select Settings & privacy and tap Settings.
Open Security and Login – In the Settings menu, look for Security and login (on mobile, it may be under “Accounts Center” or directly in the list). Tap or click it.
Review “Where You’re Logged In” – Scroll down to the section labeled Where you’re logged in. You’ll see a list of devices and locations where your Facebook account is active, along with the last time each was used.
Identify the device to log out – Look for the device you want to remove. It might show as “Chrome on Windows,” “Facebook App on iPhone,” or a specific location. If you don’t recognize a device, treat it as suspicious and log it out.
Log out of that device – Click the three dots (⋯) next to the device entry and select Log out. If you want to log out of all devices at once, click Log out of all sessions at the top of the list.
Confirm your action – Facebook may ask you to confirm. If you chose “Log out of all sessions,” you might need to enter your password again to verify it’s you.
Wait a moment – The device you logged out of will lose access immediately or within a few minutes. You can refresh the list to confirm it’s gone.

Common Mistakes

Logging out of the wrong device – Double-check the device name and location before logging out. If you log out of your current device, you’ll be signed out and need to log back in.
Not checking “Where you’re logged in” – Some people only look at active sessions in the app’s main menu, but the full list is under Security and login. Make sure you’re in the right section.
Forgetting to log out of Messenger – Logging out of Facebook does not always log you out of Messenger. You may need to do that separately in the Messenger app’s settings.
Assuming “Log out of all sessions” logs out your current device – It does log out all devices, including the one you’re using. If you want to stay logged in, use the per-device option instead.

Tips

Use “Log out of all sessions” if you lost your phone – This is the fastest way to secure your account. You’ll be logged out everywhere, including the lost device.
Change your password after logging out – If you suspect someone else has access, log out all sessions and then change your password. This will also log out any device you missed.
Check “Active sessions” regularly – Make it a habit to review this list every few months to spot any unknown logins.
Use two-factor authentication – Adding an extra layer of security makes it harder for others to log in, even if they have your password.
Log out of public computers – Always log out manually when you use a library or school computer. Don’t rely on closing the browser.

Troubleshooting

I can’t find the “Security and login” option. On the mobile app, go to Settings & privacy → Settings. If you don’t see “Security and login” directly, tap “Accounts Center” and then “Password and security.” There you’ll find “Where you’re logged in.” On the website, it’s under Settings → Security and login.

I logged out of a device but it still shows up. Refresh the page or wait a few minutes. Sometimes the list updates slowly. If it persists, log out of all sessions and then log back in on your current device.

I don’t recognize a device in the list. It could be a device you used in the past, like an old phone or a friend’s computer. If you don’t recognize it, log it out immediately. If you see many unknown devices, change your password and enable two-factor authentication.

Facebook asks for my password when logging out of all sessions, but I forgot it. You’ll need to reset your password first. Go to the login page, click “Forgot password?” and follow the steps. Once you’ve reset it, you can log out of all sessions.

I’m logged out of my current device by mistake. Simply log back in with your email/phone and password. If you have two-factor authentication, you’ll need to enter the code from your authenticator app or SMS.

The “Log out” button is grayed out. This can happen if you’re trying to log out of the device you’re currently using. Use the “Log out of all sessions” option instead, or log out manually from that device’s Facebook settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I log out of Facebook on someone else’s phone remotely?
A: Yes, as long as you have access to your own Facebook account. Go to Settings → Security and login → Where you’re logged in, and log out the device you don’t recognize.

Q: Does logging out of Facebook on a device also log me out of Messenger?
A: Not always. Messenger is a separate app. To log out of Messenger, open the app, go to your profile picture, scroll down and tap “Log out.”

Q: How can I see all devices where I’m logged in?
A: On the Facebook app or website, go to Settings → Security and login → Where you’re logged in. You’ll see a list of all active sessions with device names, locations, and last activity.

Q: What happens when I log out of a device remotely?
A: The device loses access to your Facebook account immediately. The person using it will be asked to log in again. They won’t be able to see your messages or posts until they log in with valid credentials.

Q: Can I log out of Facebook on a device that is offline?
A: Yes. The log-out command is sent from Facebook’s servers, so the device doesn’t need to be connected to the internet at that moment. It will be logged out the next time it connects.

Q: Is it possible to log out of only one session without affecting others?
A: Yes. In the “Where you’re logged in” list, click the three dots next to the specific device and choose “Log out.” This will only log out that device, leaving all other sessions active.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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