How To Log Out of Facebook Messenger

Dave Johnson August 21, 2023

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If you’re an avid Facebook user, Messenger is probably your go-to app for staying in touch with your friends and family. Staying logged in may come in handy if you use the app daily. However, sometimes the constant message alerts can be frustrating, especially if you’re trying to focus on work or studying.

In that case, logging out can bring you some temporary peace of mind. If you’re unsure how to go about it, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading to learn how to log out of Messenger, regardless of your device.

How to Log Out of Messenger App on an iPhone

The pop-up chats in the Messenger app can get somewhat distracting when you’re trying to focus on another activity. You can always silence your iPhone, but what if you need an alert for a different activity in question? The answer is simple – logging out of Messenger.

While the answer is simple, the process is not. You might be surprised to learn there is no straightforward way to log out of Messenger on your iPhone. However, you can still log out reasonably quickly using one of our two alternative methods.

How to Log Out of Messenger App on iPhone Using Facebook App

When it comes to conversing with friends online, the Facebook app is the place to be, regardless of any problem you might be experiencing with Facebook and its related platforms. So, it shouldn’t be surprising, therefore, that you can use it to log out of the Messenger app. Here’s how to do it:

Press the hamburger icon in the bottom-right corner of your screen.
Scroll down to the Settings & Privacy tab.
Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
Click Security and Login under the Security tab.
Find the device logged into Messenger under the Where You’re Logged In field.
Tap the three vertical dots next to the device.
In the pop-up window, select Log Out.

When you try to relaunch the Messenger app, it will inform you that your session has expired. To continue using the app, you’ll have to log back in.

How to Log Out of Messenger App on iPhone Using Messenger

If you’re trying to log out of Messenger, why not go straight to the source? Here’s how to log out using the Messenger app itself:

Open the Messenger app.
Click on your profile photo in the upper-left corner.
Scroll down to Account Settings under Account.
Tap Security and login under the Security tab.
Locate the device logged into Messenger in the Where You’re Logged In section.
Press the three vertical dots next to the device’s name.
Choose Log Out in the pop-up menu.

Facebook typically doesn’t allow you to end a currently active session. However, before step five, the app will launch a web page using the Safari browser, allowing you to log out of the Messenger app there.

How to Log Out of Messenger App on an Android

Having no direct log-out button in the Messenger app can be annoying. However, no matter how difficult it can be to find this option, you’ll quickly locate it by following these steps:

Launch your Facebook app.
Tap the hamburger icon in the upper-right corner of your screen.
Scroll down to the Settings & Privacy tab.
Select Settings.
Click on the Password and Security under the Account tab.
Navigate to the Where You’re Logged In section.
If necessary, tap the See All button to expand the list.
Locate the device with Messenger written under the name.
Press the three-dot icon next to it.
In the pop-up window, tap Log Out.

How to Log Out of Messenger App on a Samsung Phone

Logging out of Messenger on a Samsung phone requires the same steps as any other Android device. As you can’t log out of currently active sessions, you can’t use the Messenger app. Instead, you’ll need the Facebook app.

Press the three-line icon in the top-right corner of your screen.
Scroll down to Settings & Privacy.
From the drop-down menu, select Settings.
Go to Password and security under the Account tab.
Navigate to the Where You’re Logged In section.
Look for the device with Messenger written under it.
If you can’t find it, tap See All to expand the list.
Press the three-dot icon next to the device’s name.
When prompted, select Log Out.

Alternatively, you can log out of Messenger using your device’s Settings. Here’s what to do:

Close the Messenger app and clear it from your recently used apps list.
Tap the Settings icon.
Select Applications or Application manager.
Press Applications.
Scroll down until you find the Messenger icon.
Go to Storage.
Hit the Clear Data button.
Confirm the action by tapping OK in the pop-up window.

If you want to ensure you’ve been logged out, launch the Messenger app. Instead of chats, you should be greeted with a screen asking you to log back in.

How to Log Out of Messenger App on an iPad

Suppose you’re trying to use your iPad for some serious work. In that case, the messaging bubbles constantly popping out can be distracting. While there are ways to keep the app in the background, logging out might be your safest bet.

Follow these steps to log out of Messenger on your iPad:

Launch the Facebook app.
Press the three-line icon at the bottom right.
Choose Settings from the drop-down menu.
Scroll down to the Security tab.
Tap Security and Login.
Under the Where You’re Logged In tab, find the device logged into Messenger.
Click on the three vertical dots next to the device.
In the pop-up window, tap Log Out.

How to Log Out of Messenger App on a PC

Many people prefer using Facebook on their computers as it gives you full access to all the features this social media site offers. Among many other options, you’ll also find the option to log out of the Messenger app, regardless of the device you used to log in.

The log-out button for the Messenger app isn’t as easily accessible as the button for logging out of Facebook. Still, you can find it reasonably quickly by following these steps:

Launch the Facebook web client.
Tap the down arrow in the top-right corner of the page.
Click Settings & Privacy.
Select Settings.
Choose Security and Login from the left panel.
Locate the device logged into Messenger under the Where You’re Logged In section.
If you don’t see the device, tap See More to expand the list.
Press the three-dot icon on the right corner of the device’s section.
Click Log Out.

Launch the Messenger app on your device to confirm you’ve been logged out. You’ll know you’ve been successful if you see a screen prompting you to log back in instead of your recent chats.

How to Log Out of Messenger on All Other Devices

Regardless of the device you’re using the Messenger app on, you can log out using Facebook’s web client. It acts as a control center and has access to active sessions across all devices.

To log out of Messenger using Facebook’s web client, do the following:

Click the down arrow in the upper-right corner of the page.
Tap Settings & Privacy.
Go to Settings.
Select Security and Login from the left sidebar.
Find the device you want to log out of under the Where You’re Logged In section.
If you can’t find it, hit See More to expand the list.
Press the three-dot icon on the right side of the device’s name.
Choose Log Out.

Logging Out Made Easy

While logging into the Messenger app is reasonably quick and straightforward, the same can’t be said for logging out. Although many users believe this option should be readily available, it’s unfortunately not. You’ll need to put in some work to discover how to log out. To help you succeed in this endeavor, our guide has broken down the process into easy-to-follow steps.

Now that you’re free from the Messenger alerts, you can get back to work or just enjoy your peace.

Do you use the Messenger app daily? Have you had trouble logging out? Let us know in the comments section below.