It’s possible to log out of Facebook on a single device without logging out of all devices. Facebook allows you to use their platform across multiple devices, while maintaining separate login sessions on each one. This means you can access Facebook on your phone, tablet, and computer without having to log in every time. Let’s explore how logging out on just one device works.
Why Log Out on One Device?
There are a few reasons you may want to log out of Facebook on a single device:
- Privacy – If you’re using a shared or public computer, logging out prevents others from accessing your Facebook account.
- Troubleshooting – Logging out and back in can help resolve technical issues with Facebook.
- Switching Accounts – Logging out lets you easily switch between multiple Facebook accounts on the same device.
Logging out on one device only affects that device. Your Facebook session will remain active on all other logged in devices.
How to Log Out of Facebook on One Device
Logging out of Facebook on a single device is straightforward:
- Click the down arrow at the top right of any Facebook page.
- Select “Log Out” from the drop down menu.
- You will be logged out of Facebook on that device.
You can also log out by going to www.facebook.com and clicking “Log Out” at the top right.
Mobile Devices
The process is the same on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets:
- Open the Facebook app.
- Go to the More tab (iOS) or Menu icon (Android).
- Tap “Log Out”.
This will log you out of the Facebook app on that device only.
Facebook Messenger App
If you only want to log out of Facebook Messenger alone, open Messenger and go to your profile. Tap “Log Out” and confirm.
Facebook Lite App
Using the Facebook Lite app? Tap the Menu icon and choose “Log Out”. Again, this will just log you out of Facebook on that particular device.
Staying Logged In on Other Devices
When you log out of Facebook on one device, you stay logged in on any other active sessions. For example:
- You log out of Facebook on your iPhone but remain logged in on your iPad.
- You log out of Facebook on your work computer but remain logged in at home.
- You log out of Facebook on your friend’s phone but remain logged in on your own phone.
Facebook treats each login session on separate devices independently. You can selectively log out where needed without affecting other devices.
Sessions remain active until you manually log out or they eventually expire after a period of inactivity. But logging out on one device won’t end your other sessions.
Exceptions
There are a couple special cases where logging out on one device also logs you out elsewhere:
- Facebook Portal – Logging out on a Portal device also logs you out of Facebook on your paired mobile device.
- Oculus – Logging out of the Oculus mobile app or headset logs you out of Facebook on all devices.
Aside from these cases, you can generally log out of Facebook on a per-device basis.
Logging Out Completely
If you want to log out of Facebook everywhere and end all active sessions, you have a few options:
- On the Facebook website, go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Security and Login. Click “Log Out Of All Sessions”.
- In the Facebook app, go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Security and Login. Tap “Log Out Of All Sessions”.
This will log you out on all browsers and devices instantly. You’ll have to log back in on each one to continue using Facebook.
You can also log out everywhere by deleting your Facebook account. This permanently ends all sessions and removes your profile and data. You can deactivate temporarily instead if you just need a break from Facebook.
Staying Secure After Logging Out
After logging out of Facebook on a device, there are a few security best practices to keep in mind:
- Close all Facebook browser tabs and the app fully. This ensures no active connections remain open.
- If using a public computer, also clear cookies, browsing history, and cached files.
- Don’t select “Keep me logged in” when logging back in on a shared device.
- Consider turning on login notifications or two-factor authentication.
Taking these extra steps helps ensure your account stays protected after you log out.
Conclusion
Logging out of Facebook on a single device while staying logged in on others is simple. Just use the “Log Out” option on the specific device you want to sign out of. This ends the login session locally without affecting your connectivity on other browsers and devices. With Facebook treating logins independently per device, you have granular control over where you stay logged in versus logged out.