Facebook allows you to see all the devices that are currently logged into your account. This can be useful to identify any unauthorized access or devices you may have logged into Facebook on in the past and forgotten about.
Why Check Connected Devices on Facebook
Here are some key reasons why you may want to check the devices connected to your Facebook account:
- Identify unauthorized access – If you see devices you don’t recognize or from unfamiliar locations, your account may be compromised.
- Log out lost/old devices – You can log out devices you no longer use or may have lost to enhance security.
- Monitor logins – You can keep track of where and when your account is being accessed.
- Update login alerts – Checking connected devices allows you to set up login alerts on new or unrecognized devices.
- Set device limits – Facebook allows you to limit the number of devices connected to your account.
Regularly monitoring the devices connected to your account is a good security practice to detect suspicious activity and ensure only authorized devices can access your account.
How to See All Connected Devices on Facebook
Checking the devices connected to your Facebook account is easy to do through the Facebook mobile app or website. Here are the steps to view connected devices on Facebook:
On Mobile App
- Open the Facebook app on your mobile device
- Tap the three-line menu button in the top right
- Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings
- Select Security and Login
- Tap “Where You’re Logged In”
This will display a list of all the devices and locations where your Facebook account is logged in. You can take actions like logging out of a device from this screen.
On Facebook Website
- Go to facebook.com and log into your account
- Click the down arrow at the top right and choose Settings & Privacy
- Go to Settings
- Click Security and Login on the left sidebar
- Select “Where You’re Logged In”
This will show you all the devices and sessions connected to your Facebook account through the website. You can log out of specific sessions here as well.
Understanding Facebook’s Connected Devices List
The list of connected devices on Facebook provides the following information about each device or session:
- Device – The type of device (Mobile, Computer, Tablet etc.)
- Location – The geographic location the device is located in based on IP address
- Last Used – The date and time the device last accessed your Facebook account
- Log Out – Button to remotely log out of that device
Devices you frequently use will show up in the list with updated Last Used time anytime you access Facebook. Devices you no longer use will still appear in the list until you manually log out of them for security purposes.
Examples of Facebook Connected Devices
Here are some examples of what types of devices may show up in your Facebook connected devices list:
| Device | Location | Last Used |
| Mobile | Los Angeles, CA | Oct 9 2:30 PM |
| Computer | New York, NY | Oct 1 11:00 AM |
| Tablet | Chicago, IL | Sep 29 3:45 PM |
This provides an overview of the device types, locations and last login times for the user’s account. Unrecognized devices in unfamiliar locations may be suspicious.
How to Log Out of Facebook on Specific Devices
If you want to log out of Facebook on a specific device in your connected devices list, follow these instructions:
- Go to your Connected Devices list on mobile or website
- Locate the device you want to log out
- Click on the “Log Out” button next to that device
- Confirm you want to log out of that session/device
You will immediately be logged out of Facebook on that device. This is useful for old devices you no longer use or suspicious unrecognized logins you want to terminate access to your account for.
How to Set Login Alerts for New Devices
Facebook allows you to set up alerts that notify you whenever your account is accessed from a new device:
- Go to your Facebook Settings
- Select Security and Login
- Turn on Notify Me When a New Device Tries to Log Into My Account
With this enabled, Facebook will send you a notification whenever a device that has never logged into your account before attempts to access it. This allows you to identify unauthorized new logins quickly.
How to Limit the Number of Devices on Facebook
If you want to restrict the number of devices that can be logged into your Facebook account at once, you can enable Device Limit:
- Go to your Facebook Settings
- Click on Security and Login
- Select Edit next to Device Limit
- Choose a maximum number of devices (1-5)
Once you set a device limit, if you try to log into additional devices beyond the limit you will be automatically logged out of existing sessions. This provides tighter control over your connected devices.
Identifying Suspicious Devices on Facebook
When reviewing your connected devices on Facebook, look out for any signs of suspicious or unauthorized access:
- Devices you do not personally recognize or own
- Logins from unfamiliar, distant locations
- Unknown device types like “Embedded Browser”
- Recent login times you do not recall accessing Facebook
If you see any suspicious devices, log out of them immediately and consider enabling login approvals or resetting your password. Monitor your account closely for further unauthorized access.
Conclusion
Regularly checking devices connected to your Facebook account can help you identify unauthorized access, log out of old devices, and monitor account activity. Make sure to log out any suspicious sessions, enable login alerts for new devices, and limit the number of concurrent logins. Monitoring connected devices is an important security practice to keep your Facebook account safe from hijackers and malicious login attempts.