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

Written by Rain Kengly

Last Updated: September 11, 2025 Fact Checked

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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.

Steps

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Using the Facebook App

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   Open the Facebook app. 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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   Tap ☰. This will be in the bottom-right corner.
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3. 
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   Tap Settings & Privacy. This will be below Help & support. The menu will expand.
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   Tap Settings. A new page will open.
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   Tap Accounts Center. This is the section at the very top of the page.

   • A new menu will open.
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   Tap Password and security. You can find this under the Account settings header.
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   Tap Where you're logged in. This will be under the Security checks header.
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   Tap your Facebook account. If you have multiple accounts synced to your iPhone or iPad, you'll see them listed here.
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   Tap Select devices to log out. A new page will open with a list of all devices currently logged into Messenger and your Facebook account.
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    Tap the device logged into Messenger. 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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    Tap Log out. This is the blue button at the bottom. You'll be logged out of Messenger on the selected device(s).

    • This is also how you can log out of Facebook on all devices.
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Method 2

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Uninstalling Messenger

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   Find the Messenger app on your Home screen. 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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   Tap and hold the Messenger app icon. A pop-up menu will open. When it does, release your finger.
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   Tap Remove App. This is at the bottom of the menu in red.
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   Tap Delete App. This is at the top of the menu in red.
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   Tap Delete. Facebook Messenger will be deleted from your device. If needed, you can reinstall the app later.
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