Written By Shubham Verma
How to find and remove other devices linked to your Facebook account
If you have multiple devices signed in to your Facebook account, but you have stopped using some of them, here is how to remove such devices.
Published By: Shubham Verma | Published: May 20, 2024, 03:29 PM (IST)
Highlights
- Facebook can run on several different devices.
- Some devices are no longer in use, so removing them is advisable.
- A few simple steps let you de-link your account from these devices.
Many of us created our Facebook accounts long back. However, smartphones were not as popular back then and people relied on Facebook’s website to connect and chat with friends. Facebook users increased the smartphone app’s adoption over time, while other devices such as tablets, gaming consoles, and televisions also began supporting the Facebook app. The result: multiple sign-ins on different devices. Most of us, however, have stopped using some of those devices without de-associating our Facebook accounts. 
Also Read: Is Mark Zuckerberg building an AI version of himself to run Meta?
Leaving your Facebook signed into old devices or the devices you no longer use could attract unauthorised access. It is better to remove these devices from your Facebook account. This guide tells you how to do that. Also Read: Meta will pay creators up to Rs 2.7 lakh to post on Facebook; Here's why
Find and remove other devices from your Facebook account
There are two ways to find linked devices: using the Facebook mobile app and from the Facebook website. Also Read: How I recovered my WhatsApp chats after losing everything in one click
On the Facebook Android or iOS app
— Open the Facebook app on your smartphone and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top right corner.
— Scroll down to find the Settings & Privacy option and then choose Settings.
— Head to the Security and Login option and find the Where You’re Logged In option.
— A list of all linked devices will appear on the screen, along with their location and browser information.
— To remove a device, tap the three dots next to the device’s name and select Log Out.
Using Facebook’s website
— Go to your Facebook account on a Web browser by logging in.
— Click the downward arrow in the top right corner of your Facebook screen and then choose the Settings & Privacy option.
— Now, choose Settings and then head to the Security and Login option in the left menu.
— Look for the Where You’re Logged In option where all your linked devices will appear.
— Click the three dots next to the device name you want to remove.
Add Techlusive as a Preferred Source
Additional tips
After de-linking a device from your Facebook account, you may want to change your password to enhance security. You may also choose to log all devices out of your Facebook account and sign in to the ones you want to use.
