How to Sign Out of Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad

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Learn how to use the Facebook app to log out of Messenger on your iPhone
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Since you can't log out of Messenger with the app itself, you'll need to use the Facebook app to sign out remotely. You can also uninstall Messenger completely. Here's how to log out of Facebook Messenger on iPhone or iPad.

Quick Steps

  1. Tap the menu ☰ at the bottom-right corner of the Facebook app.
  2. Go to Settings & Privacy > Settings > Accounts Center .
  3. Tap Password and security .
  4. Tap Where you're logged in .
  5. Tap Select devices to log out .
  6. Select your device and tap Log out .
Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Using the Facebook App

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    This looks like a white f with a blue background. If you aren't already logged into your account, do so now.
    • Facebook is available for iOS in the App Store .
    • Since Messenger doesn't have the typical log out button, you'll need to use the Facebook app.
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    This will be in the bottom-right corner. [1]
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    This will be below Help & support . The menu will expand.
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    A new page will open.
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    This is the section at the very top of the page.
    • A new menu will open.
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    You can find this under the Account settings header.
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    If you have multiple accounts synced to your iPhone or iPad, you'll see them listed here.
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    A new page will open with a list of all devices currently logged into Messenger and your Facebook account.
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    If you need to sign out of Messenger on more than one device, you can select multiple, or tap Select all .
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    This is the blue button at the bottom. You'll be logged out of Messenger on the selected device(s).
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Method 2
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Uninstalling Messenger

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    This looks like a white lightning bolt in a purple-blue speech bubble.
    • You can also find the app in your App Library .
    • Deleting the Messenger app is another way to sign out.
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    A pop-up menu will open. When it does, release your finger.
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    This is at the bottom of the menu in red.
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    Facebook Messenger will be deleted from your device. If needed, you can reinstall the app later.
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      1. Open the Facebook app.
      2. Tap the " ☰ " icon.
      3. Scroll down and tap Settings .
      4. Tap Account Settings .
      5. Tap Security and Login .
      6. Find the WHERE YOU'RE LOGGED IN section.
      7. Tap the " â‹® " icon next to a session.
      8. Tap Log Out .

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