Guidelines for logging out of Messenger on iPhone, Android, Windows Phone

Facebook has officially removed the chat feature from its mobile app, replacing it with the Messenger app, which has a high-speed message, image, audio, and video sending capability. In addition, users can quickly sync their contacts with Messenger. However, many people still encounter various issues when logging out of Messenger or exiting Facebook Messenger.

Logging out of Messenger on computer, iPhone, Android, and Windows Phone

Despite being a top-rated app, not always equipped with all the features. A seemingly minor issue that can be quite frustrating is the inability to Log Out of Messenger on iPhone, Android, or log out of the Facebook Messenger account. In most cases, users resort to deleting and reinstalling the app. There are two ways to log out of Facebook Messenger: log in with a different Messenger account or follow the steps outlined in this article.

1. How to Log Out of Messenger on Android

Method 1: Clearing App Data in Settings

Step 1: To log out of Facebook Messenger on your Android phone, go to Settings, find the Messenger app under App Management.

Step 2: Select Storage in Messenger, then press the Clear Data button. A warning dialog will appear; continue by pressing OK to log out of Messenger.

Method 2: Logging out of Messenger from the Facebook App

If you have Messenger on your phone, chances are you also have the Facebook app. In that case, to log out of Messenger from the Facebook app, follow these steps:

* For the latest Facebook app version

Step 1: In the Facebook interface, click on the 3 horizontal lines icon in the top right corner of the app as shown below. Next, click on Settings & Privacy -> then select Settings.

Step 2: Click on the Security and Login section as described in the image. In the next interface, locate Where You're Logged In -> then click on the 3 dots icon circled in red in the image.

Step 3: Finally, find the device activity you want to log out of -> click on the 3 dots icon corresponding to that activity and select Logout.

* For the old Facebook app version

Step 1: From the Facebook app, click on the 3 horizontal lines icon in the top right corner of the app as shown below

Step 2: Click on the Account Settings

Step 3: Click on Security and Login in the next interface.

Step 4: Click on the arrow icon in the Where you have logged section to view more details.

Step 5: Finally, locate the activity labeled as Messenger in the image below, click on the 3 dots icon corresponding to that activity, and choose Logout .

2. Log Out of Facebook Messenger on iPhone

Step 1: Logging out of Facebook Messenger on devices using the iOS operating system, such as iPhone, is also quite simple. On your personal Facebook account, click on the 3 horizontal lines icon in the bottom right corner of the app and select Settings & Privacy, then choose Settings. Continue by clicking on the Security and Login section.

Step 2: Navigate to the Login History section and find the device you want to log out of Facebook. Click on the 3 dots icon next to it as illustrated in the image.

A confirmation dialog appears; click the Logout button.

3. Log Out of Facebook Messenger on Windows Phone

The Windows Phone operating system is powerful and smooth, but it lacks extensive customization, resulting in fewer features for apps compared to Android or iOS. Facebook Messenger on Windows Phone is no exception, with fewer interesting features, including the Logout function. To log out of Messenger on WinPhone, follow these steps:

Step 1: To log out of Facebook Messenger, open the Facebook app, click on the 3 horizontal lines icon, and select Settings. Then, choose Privacy Settings.

Step 2: Then choose the Security >devices recognized section.

Step 3: Finally, check the box next to the Windows device at the top, as shown in the image, to log out of Messenger.

4. How to log out of Messenger on a computer

So, you've completed logging out of Facebook Messenger on Winphone using one method. However, there's another way you can apply to log out of Messenger on Winphone or any device. Follow the instructions below.

Method 1: Log out of Facebook Messenger on the computer in the traditional way

Facebook Messenger is integrated into the Facebook website, so when you want to log out of Facebook Messenger, you just need to select Log Out on your Facebook.

Method 2: Log out of Facebook Messenger remotely on the computer

Step 1: To log out of Messenger, on your Facebook account, choose Dropdown Menu and select Settings

Step 2: Switch to the Security and Login tab, then look to the right to find where you're logged in to select the device and location of your login. This is where you decide where and how you want to log out of Messenger.

Step 3: Scroll down here and find the section for Facebook on Windows Phone or any device you've logged in. As shown in the image, it's the device Samsung Galaxy Note 8 -> click on the 3 dots icon on the right -> Choose Log Out to log out of Facebook Messenger on that device.

So, you've completed logging out of Messenger, exiting your Facebook Messenger account. In case someone bothers you, hide your Facebook Messenger account. If you don't know how to hide your Facebook Messenger account, you can find more articles on Mytour. And if you want some peace, turn off Facebook Messenger notifications; excessive chatting can cause a lot of trouble.