Here's how to log out of Facebook on your mobile devices. Follow the steps below.
Deactivating Facebook is a useful way to stay away from social media for a while. You can do this on your Android or iOS (iPhone) phone, as well as on your PC using a browser.
By temporarily deactivating your account, your chats, photos, and shared links will remain intact, but no one will be able to access your profile or send you messages. This way, if you decide to restore and reactivate Facebook, your information will remain on the platform. However, the process only deactivates the Facebook account; your Facebook Messenger will continue to work. In the tutorial below, learn how to deactivate your Facebook account on your iPhone (iOS) or Android phone, or on your computer, and regain access to it if you want to go back online in the future.
How to Turn Off Facebook on Your Android Phone
- Step 1. No Facebook app, click on the three-line icon in the upper right corner, and then click on “Personal data”. Finally, go to “Account ownership and control”;
- Step 2. To finish, go to “Deactivate and delete” > “Deactivate account” > “Continue”. And that’s it, your account has been deactivated.
How to log out of the app on your iPhone (iOS)
- Step 1. Click “Menu” under your profile picture in the bottom right corner of the screen to access “Settings and privacy.” Then go to “Settings” and “See more in Account Center”;
- Step 2. Click on “Personal data” and then on “Account ownership and control”. Go to “Deactivate or delete” > “Deactivate account” > “Continue”.
You’re now signed out. Your social media accounts will be deactivated and your friends will no longer be able to view or message you. If you change your mind and want to reactivate your Facebook account, simply log in with your username and password. See below for more information on how to get back into the app.
How to turn off Facebook on PC
- Step 1. Go to Facebook page and log in. Then, click on your avatar in the top right corner where your photo is, and select “Settings and Privacy” > “Settings”;
- Step 2. On the left side, click on “See more in the Account Center”;
- Step 3. On the left side, select “Personal Data”. And on the right, go to “Account Ownership and Control”;
- Step 4. Select “Deactivate or delete”;
- Step 5. Finally, tap “Deactivate account” and then “Continue”;
How to reactivate and recover your account
Reactivating your account is even easier. To do this, simply log in with your username and password as usual. Your account will be reactivated and you will receive a welcome email.
Deactivate or delete social media account? Understand the difference
If you deactivate your account, you can reactivate your profile whenever you want. In fact, the main change is that people will no longer be able to see your timeline or search for you. However, if you delete your account, you will not be able to restore your profile. In this case, the complete deletion procedure takes place some time after the account owner requests it. In fact, it can take up to 90 days for the stored data to be deleted from the social network.
