Log Out of a Facebook Page as Admin: A Step-by-Step Guide
Managing a Facebook Page is a crucial task for many businesses and organizations. As an administrator, you have significant control over the page. However, it’s equally important to know how to properly log out of your administrator role to protect your account and ensure that you’re not inadvertently making changes while logged in on a shared device. This guide will walk you through the process of logging out of your Facebook page as an admin, whether you’re using a desktop computer or the mobile app.
Logging Out on a Desktop Computer
The desktop version of Facebook offers a straightforward way to log out of a page you administer.
Navigate to Your Page: First, make sure you are currently viewing the Facebook page you want to log out of as an admin. You can usually do this by clicking on your page’s name from the left-hand menu, or by searching for it via the search bar.
Check your Profile Picture: At the top right corner of the page, verify if you’re viewing as your personal profile or the page itself. If the display picture is that of the page and not your own, you need to switch your view. Click on your page’s profile picture (or the icon that indicates you’re in page view) at the top-right of the page.
Switch back to your personal profile: You’ll be presented with a dropdown menu with an option like “Switch to [Your Name]”. Click on this to return to your personal profile’s view on facebook.
Click the Account Menu: In the top-right corner of Facebook, you’ll see a small downward-facing arrow or your profile picture. Click on this. This is the account menu.
Select Log Out: From the dropdown menu, find and click the “Log Out” option. This will log you out of your personal Facebook account, which in turn logs you out of the admin access of the Facebook page.
Logging Out on the Facebook Mobile App (iOS and Android)
The process of logging out as an admin on the mobile app is slightly different, but still very easy to follow:
Open the Facebook App: Launch the Facebook app on your mobile device and ensure you are logged into your personal profile.
Navigate to Your Page: Tap on the hamburger menu icon (three horizontal lines) usually located at the top or bottom right corner of your screen. Then navigate to the page you manage. You might need to find it under “Pages”.
Switch Back to Your Personal Profile View: Look for an icon with your profile picture and click it. If you’re viewing as the page itself, you need to select the “switch to profile” option, typically found under your page’s name. This will switch the view to your personal profile.
Access the Menu Again: Tap on the hamburger menu icon again, you should find this in the top or bottom right corner.
Scroll and Find Log Out: Scroll down the menu and you should see the “Log Out” option. Tap “Log Out”.
Confirm Log Out: You may be asked to confirm if you wish to log out. Confirm your choice.
Important Considerations
Shared Devices: If you are using a public or shared computer, it’s even more important to log out of your Facebook account, ensuring no one else can accidentally access or modify your pages.
Multiple Admin Accounts: Remember that logging out of Facebook on your device will log out of all your admin roles and accounts. So when you log back in, ensure you switch over to the right admin role/view.
Browser Extensions: Be cautious of browser extensions that can save your login sessions without you realizing. Clear your browser cache and cookies if you are concerned about account security.
Conclusion
Properly logging out of your Facebook page as an administrator is an essential security practice. By following these simple steps, you can protect your account and ensure your Facebook page is managed responsibly. Whether you’re using a desktop or a mobile app, taking a few seconds to log out is always worth the effort.