When going through the Facebook Feed, Facebook may automatically log you out. This problem is typically caused by an in-app fault or by other external sources.
The Facebook app may repair the glitch while upgrading; however, if other factors are impacting it, you must address and resolve this issue effectively. However, before retyping your credentials, check to see if you are being hacked or if someone is phishing on your network.
However, if the login page is valid and the program is creating the issue, we have provided all of the troubleshooting options below to resolve the issue.
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Why My Facebook Keeps Logging Me Out?
There are various reasons why Facebook keeps locking you out. The following are some of the possible causes of this problem.
Outdated Facebook app
Corrupted cache and cookies data
Third-party apps and websites
Problematic browser extensions
Multiple logged-in devices
Using VPN (Virtual Private Network)
In-app bugs
Facebook Server Outage
Facebook login troubles can occur on any operating system, including Android, iOS, and any web browser. You may easily resolve this issue by resolving all of the above-mentioned factors. Before proceeding to the repairs listed below, be sure to restart your device first.
Update Your Facebook App
One of the most common causes of Facebook logging out is because your app is out of current. This problem will be resolved if you update your app.
To upgrade the Facebook app, follow the instructions below.
1. Start your Play Store (Android) or App Store (iOS) (iPhone).
Look up Facebook.
2. On the right side of Facebook, tap the Update button.
With the regular changes in the Facebook app, the cache is a duplicate of data or files in temporary storage that gets saved in enormous volumes on your smartphone. Deleting the damaged cache data may restore your Facebook app’s functionality and resolve the logging out issue.
On Android
1. Launch your Settings
2. Tap on the Apps
3. Scroll to the bottom and click on the Facebook app.
4. Select the Storage option.
5. Tap the Clear Cache and Clear Data options to clear the cache and data, respectively.
Offload your Facebook app to remove the cache on the iPhone. Offloading does not remove the app from the phone; the documents and data are still present. The cache data, on the other hand, is destroyed.
1. Select the General option in the Settings app.
2. Tap on iPhone Storage
3. Select the Facebook app.
4. Select Offload App.
5. Again, reinstall your Facebook app.
1. Launch the Chrome browser.
2. In the upper right corner of your screen, select the three-dot menu.
3. Move your pointer to More tools and select Clear browsing data.
4. Select All time by clicking on the Time range button.
5. Tick the Cached pictures and files box.
6. Select the Clear Data option.
1. Open Finder and go to the top of your Mac’s screen.
2. Choose Go to Folder.
3. Type in ~/Library/Caches/Safari and press Enter.
4. Now, pick all of the cache files, right-click your mouse, and choose Move to Trash.
When you access Facebook through your browser, certain sites track your activities using cookies. These cookies can occasionally disrupt Facebook’s smooth operation and create logging troubles.
To remedy the issue, remove these cookies and site data.
1.Open your browser and select the Three dots symbol.
2. Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
3. Click on the Privacy and security
4. Tap on the Cookies and other site data
5. Select the option See all site data and permissions.
6. Click on the Clear all data option
1. Launch your Safari browser.
2. At the top of your Mac screen, select the Safari menu.
3. Select Preferences from the drop-down menu.
4. Select the Privacy tab, then the Manage Website Data tab.
5. Tap the Remove all option and then the Remove immediately option in the confirmation window.
Your Facebook account may be linked to a number of third-party apps or websites at times. These apps and websites might create problems entering into your Facebook account.
To remedy this, you may either disable or uninstall the applications and website individually.
1. In the top right (Android/Browser) or bottom right (iPhone) corner of your screen, tap the profile symbol.
2. Select Settings and Privacy.
3. Select the Settings option.
4. Click on Security and logins in the browser.
Go to the Security area on Android/iPhone.
5. Select Apps and websites from the Security area.
To remove third-party access, follow these steps:
1. Click on the programs to remove them, then click Remove again to confirm.
1. Scroll to the Preferences section.
2. Next to Apps, websites, and games, choose Turn off.
3. Click Turn off on the confirmation box.
Using third-party addons streamlines our browsing experience. However, certain extensions may interfere with the Facebook logging process and cause problems.
You can determine whether or not the extensions are the true source of the Facebook logging out error. You may accomplish this by entering into your Facebook account in incognito mode on your browser.
If you still have problems logging out, the extensions are most likely to blame. Disabling the extensions may help you address the problem.
1. Navigate to your Chrome browser.
2. Select the Three Dots option in the upper right corner of your screen.
3. Select Settings.
4. Press on the Extensions option
Follow these steps to Remove the Extensions:
1. Select the Remove option.
2. On the confirmation box, click the Remove button.
Also to disable Extensions, follow these steps:
1. Toggle off the extensions.
1. Open the Safari app.
2. At the top of your Mac screen, select the Safari menu.
3. Select Preferences from the drop-down menu.
4. Select the Extensions section
1. Select the Extension and then click the Uninstall button.
2. Select the Show in Folder option on the confirmation box
3. You will be taken to the Application folder, where you may select and drag the extension to the Trash.
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1. Check the box next to the extensions.
Log Out From All the Devices (On Browser/iPhone/Android)
There is a potential that someone else is accessing your Facebook if you have logged in on different devices. This may also cause problems login into your account.
1. Click the profile icon in the top right (Android/Browser) or bottom right (iPhone) corner of your screen.
2. Navigate to Privacy and settings.
3. Select Settings.
4. Click the Security and login option under the Security section.
5. Click on the See all option beside Where you’re logged in
6. Select the Log out of all sessions checkbox.
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When utilizing a VPN, you may encounter difficulties accessing some apps, such as Facebook. Turning down the VPN can resolve logging concerns.
Reinstall Facebook App
To resolve the logging-out issue, you may alternatively uninstall and reinstall the Facebook app.
1. Locate the Facebook app on the screen of your smartphone.
2. Press and hold the app until a dialogue box appears.
3. Select the Uninstall option.
4. Press OK option in the confirmation box.
1. Navigate to the App Store (iPhone) or the Play Store (Android) (Android).
2. Look for the Facebook app and select Get (iPhone) or Install (Android).
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