Hey, so here’s the deal:
Every time I use Facebook—whether I’m checking messages, watching dog videos, or accidentally liking someone’s 2012 vacation post—I make sure I log out when I’m done. Especially if I’m not on my own phone or laptop.
Because yeah, I don’t want someone messing with my account. You probably don’t either.
Let me show you exactly how I do it.
First Off… What Does “Log Out” Even Mean?
Logging out is just closing your account on that device so Facebook forgets it’s you.
Think of it like this:
- If you stay logged in, it’s like leaving your door open.
- If you log out, you shut the door and lock it behind you.
Especially important if:
- You’re on a school computer
- Using a friend’s phone
- At the library
- On some random device that isn’t yours
How I Log Out of Facebook on My Phone
I’ve got an Android, but this works the same on an iPhone too.
Here’s what I do:
- I open the Facebook app
(the blue one with the white “f”) - Then I tap the three lines
- On iPhone: bottom right
- On Android: top right
- You’ll see a big menu open up
- I scroll all the way down (don’t stop halfway)
- I tap “Log Out”
- Sometimes there’s a little arrow or icon next to it
- It might say “Sign Out” on older versions
- Facebook will ask if I’m sure.
I tap “Yes” and boom—I’m out.
And that’s it. Really.
How I Log Out on a Computer (Facebook.com)
Sometimes I’m on my laptop. Here’s how I log out there:
What I do:
- I go to facebook.com and make sure I’m logged in
- I look at the top right corner of the screen
- I click on my profile picture or the little arrow thingy (🔽)
- A menu pops up—then I just click “Log Out”
And just like that—I’m safe, I’m logged out, and nobody can post weird stuff pretending to be me.
Can’t Find the Log Out Button? Here’s What I Do
Sometimes Facebook moves stuff around (thanks, updates 🙄), and I can’t find the logout button.
So when that happens, I try this:
| Problem | What I Do |
|---|---|
| Can’t find the menu | I look for the 3 lines ☰ or my profile pic |
| “Log Out” isn’t showing | I scroll all the way down |
| App is acting weird | I close it and open it again |
| Still stuck | I uninstall and reinstall the app (logs me out automatically) |
Bonus Trick: How I Log Out of Facebook on All Devices (at Once)
Okay, real talk—sometimes I forget to log out on a school computer or my friend’s tablet or whatever.
Here’s how I fix that:
On my phone:
- I open the Facebook app
- Tap the 3 lines
- Go to Settings & Privacy → Settings
- Tap “Password and Security”
- Then I tap “See All” under “Where You’re Logged In”
- Finally, I hit “Log Out of All Sessions”
That logs me out everywhere—phones, laptops, tablets, your cousin’s Xbox—everything.
Quick Recap (Because Why Not)
| Device | What I Do |
|---|---|
| Phone | App → 3 Lines → Scroll → Tap “Log Out” |
| Computer | facebook.com → Profile/Arrow → “Log Out” |
| All Devices | App → Settings → Password & Security → Log Out Everywhere |
Why I Even Bother Logging Out
Here’s the thing:
- Keeps my account safe
- Stops people from posting as me (no banana memes, thank you very much 🍌)
- Helps my phone run smoother
- Saves battery
- And yeah… it just feels better knowing no one can get in
Final Thoughts (a.k.a. Me Talking to You)
Look, logging out isn’t a big dramatic thing.
It takes like 5 seconds.
But it saves you from a whole lot of headaches later. Especially if you’re using someone else’s phone or a public computer.
So next time you finish scrolling and you’re like,
“Alright, I’m done here…”
👉 Hit that Log Out button.
Your future self will thank you.
