How do I remove my Facebook password from other devices?

Having your Facebook password saved on other devices can be convenient, but it also poses a security risk if those devices are lost or accessed by others. Fortunately, Facebook provides ways to remotely log out of your account on all logged in devices. Here’s how to do it.

Why Should I Remove My Facebook Password From Other Devices?

There are a few key reasons you may want to remove your saved Facebook password from other devices:

• Prevent access by others – If someone else gains access to a device where you’re logged into Facebook, they can access your account. Logging out removes this risk.
• Lost or stolen devices – If a device with your saved password is lost or stolen, someone can access your account. Remote logout locks them out.
• Public or shared computers – Shared or public computers where you’re logged into Facebook pose a privacy risk from subsequent users. Logging out protects your account.
• Old/unused devices – Devices you no longer use that have your Facebook password saved on them continue to provide access until you revoke it. Doing a remote logout removes access from old gadgets.
• Too many logins – Facebook limits the number of devices you can be simultaneously logged into for security reasons. Logging out old devices gives you login slots for new ones.

Removing saved passwords reduces the risk of unauthorized access to your account and gives you better control over where you’re logged in. It’s a good security practice, especially before selling, donating or recycling an old device.

How Many Devices Can Be Logged Into My Facebook Account?

Facebook allows you to be logged into your account simultaneously on up to 30 different devices. These can be any mix of computers, phones, tablets and other gadgets where you access Facebook.

When you attempt to log into your 31st device, you’ll be prompted to log out of one of your existing sessions before proceeding. This limit is in place as a security measure by Facebook.

If you know you’re nearing the 30 device limit, it’s a good idea to proactively log out of any old or unused devices to free up login slots. You can always log back in later on up to the limit.

How to See All Devices Logged Into Your Facebook Account

To remotely log out of a device, you first need to see what devices are currently logged into your account. Here are the steps to view your active Facebook sessions:

1. Go to your Facebook account settings page by clicking the down arrow at the top right and choosing “Settings”.
2. On the left sidebar menu, click “Security and Login”.
3. Under “Where You’re Logged In”, it will show a list of the device types, locations and last used dates for your active sessions.

Review this list closely to identify any unknown, old or public devices you want to log out of. Make a note of which sessions you want to end.

How to Log Out of All Active Facebook Sessions

If you want to do a complete wipe and log out of Facebook on all devices everywhere, here are the steps:

1. Follow steps 1-3 above to access your active sessions list.
2. At the top of the list, click “Log Out Of All Sessions”.
3. Confirm you want to log out of all sessions by clicking “Log Out” on the pop-up.

This will instantly log your account out on every phone, tablet, computer and any other logged in device. You will have to enter your password again the next time you try to access Facebook from any gadget.

How to Log Out of Specific Devices

For more selective control, you can log out of individual devices one by one. Here’s how:

1. Go to your active sessions list per steps 1-3 above.
2. Locate the device you want to log out and click “Log Out” next to it.
3. Confirm logging out of just that session on the pop-up.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each individual device you want to log out of. This gives you more control compared to logging out of all sessions.

How to Log Out of Facebook on a Lost Phone

If you lose your phone or it’s stolen and you can’t access your active sessions list, there’s another way to log out and secure your account.

On a computer or another phone you still have access to:

1. Go to Facebook.com and log into your account.
2. Click the down arrow at top right and choose “Settings”.
3. Click “Security and Login” in the left menu.
4. Under “Use Two-Factor Authentication”, click “Get Started”.
5. Select “Text Message Codes” and enter your phone number to set up 2FA.
6. Click “Continue” and enter the 6-digit code texted to your phone number.
7. Once 2FA is enabled, click “Log Out Of All Sessions” at the top.

Enabling two-factor authentication requires sending a code to your phone, which will log all devices out including the lost phone once confirmed. This secures your account even without direct device access.

Removing Facebook Password From Apple Devices

On Apple devices like iPhones and iPads, the Facebook app may store your username and password in your system keychain for convenience. Here’s how to delete saved Facebook login details from Apple devices:

iPhone or iPad

1. Open the Settings app and tap “Passwords & Accounts”.
2. Find the Facebook entry and tap it.
3. Tap “Delete App Password”.

This will immediately delete any stored Facebook login credentials from that device.

Mac

1. Click the Apple menu and choose “System Preferences”.
2. Select “Passwords” then choose the iCloud Passwords tab.
3. Find the Facebook password entry and delete it.

Macs running older OS versions may store passwords locally in Keychain Access instead of iCloud. Delete the Facebook entry there if needed.

Removing Facebook Password from Android Devices

On Android phones and tablets, you can delete any saved Facebook passwords as follows:

1. Open the Settings app and tap “Accounts”.
2. Tap the account you want to remove.
3. Tap the Menu button (three vertical dots) and select “Remove account”.

This will delete any stored Facebook login details from that Android device.

How to Change Facebook Password After Logout

Once you’ve logged out of all devices, it’s highly recommended you also change your Facebook password. This fully secures your account from unauthorized access. Here’s how to change your Facebook password:

1. Log into Facebook from a web browser.
2. Click the down arrow at top right and select “Settings”.
3. On the left menu, choose “Security and Login”.
4. Under “Password”, click “Edit” next to your current password.
5. Enter your current password, then enter and confirm your new password.
6. Click “Save Changes” to update your password.

Be sure to use a strong, unique password that you don’t reuse on any other sites or accounts. Enabling two-factor authentication after the change provides additional security.

How to Temporarily Deactivate Facebook Account

If you want to take a break from Facebook for a while, you can temporarily deactivate your account instead of fully deleting it. Here’s how to deactivate your Facebook account:

1. Click the down arrow at the top right of any Facebook page.
2. Select “Settings & Privacy” then click “Settings”.
3. Click “Your Facebook Information” in the left menu.
4. Select “Deactivation and Deletion”.
5. Choose “Deactivate Account” then “Continue to Account Deactivation”.
6. Select either 1, 7 or 30 days to deactivate.
7. Click “Deactivate”.

Your profile and account will become temporarily inaccessible to others. You can still reactivate whenever you want by logging back in.

How to Permanently Delete Facebook Account

If you want to permanently delete your Facebook account and all of its data, here are the steps:

1. Click the down arrow at top right, then “Settings & Privacy”.
2. Click “Settings” then “Your Facebook Information”.
3. Select “Deactivation and Deletion”.
4. Choose “Delete Account” then “Continue to Account Deletion”.
5. Enter your password and click “Continue” then “Delete Account”.

Once confirmed, your account will be scheduled for permanent deletion. This process may take up to 90 days for full deletion of your data stored by Facebook.

Conclusion

Keeping your Facebook password saved on old or public devices poses security risks. You can view and selectively log out of active sessions from your account settings. For lost devices, enable two-factor authentication and change your password. Be sure to also remove saved Facebook passwords from your keychains on Apple or Android gadgets. With some simple steps, you can securely log out of Facebook on any device and protect your account.