Are you someone who stays updated on what is happening in the country only through Facebook? If the answer to this question is yes, then it is definitely frustrating when your source of news and entertainment keeps logging you out repeatedly.
There are many factors that may cause this issue to arise. Usually, it is just a bug that resolves itself in some time. However, if the situation is getting worse with no resolution in sight then you are at the right place.
In this article, we will discuss the reasons why Facebook keeps logging you out and the different ways you can try to fix it. Let’s get started!
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Reasons Why Facebook Might Keep Logging You Out
- Not using the latest version of the Facebook app.
- Corrupt cache and cookies data.
- Different third-party applications and websites might be blocking the data.
- Multiple devices are logged in in a single account.
- Your device is connected to a VPN (Virtual Private Network)
- In-app bugs.
- Facebook server overload.
- Problematic Web Browser extensions.
Different Ways to Fix the Facebook Logging Out Issue
Check If Facebook is Down
The first and foremost step of yours should be to check if Facebook’s servers are down. Now, how do you do that? For me, I go to Twitter (now, X) and search if Instagram is down. There always are people who are facing the same problem as you. It is rare but it does happen.
If you are not a Twitter user then you can check if Facebook is down by heading to a third-party website. This helps in knowing the status of various online platforms, and you can also check if the servers are getting back any time soon.
Update the Facebook App
It is one of the most common reasons why Facebook keeps logging you out. Open your Play Store and check if the app is up-to-date or not. If not, then update your app. Hopefully, this will resolve the problem.
Clear Cache and Cookies
If you do not know what is cookies and caches, well you are not the only one because for a long time in my life, I did not understand what they are as well.
Well, the cache is your device’s files in temporary storage. It gets stored in large amounts on your device due to the constant updates on your Facebook app. Deleting the cache might allow your app to run smoothly.
Android Devices
- Go to “Settings”
- Scroll down to find “Apps” and click on it.
- Navigate to Facebook and tap on it.
- Click on the Storage option and tap on the “Clear Cache” option.
iOS Devices
- Open the “Settings” app.
- Select the General option and tap on iPhone Storage.
- Select the Facebook app.
- Click on the Offload app option.
- Go to the Play Store and reinstall the Facebook app.
Disable and Remove Third-Party Apps and Websites
Sometimes your account is connected with many third-party apps or websites. This can cause a hindrance in the smooth functioning of your account causing repeated log-outs.
Here’s how to resolve this:
- Go to “Settings and Privacy” on your device.
- Under the Security section, click on Apps and Websites.
- Click on the apps and press Remove.
Steps to disable third-party apps:
- Scroll down to the “Preferences” option.
- Click on the “Turn off” option. It is located beside Apps, websites, and games.
- Click Turn off on the confirmation box.
Change the Facebook Password
Another possible reason that your account keeps logging out is that someone else might be using your account. People are quite notorious and social media is a place where one is prone to fall for scams.
Even if you are sure of your password’s strength, it is always better to keep changing your password every 4 months. So follow these steps below:
- Open your Facebook app and sign in to your account.
- Click on your profile icon in the top right corner and choose Settings & privacy.
- Select Security and Login from the sidebar on the left.
- Choose Change Password and set a new password for your account.
- For added security, enable the two-factor authentication feature on your account as well.
Try Uninstalling and Reinstalling your app
I know this is an old trick and you might have tried this already. But in case you have not then you can delete and reinstall the Facebook app to fix the logging-out issue. Sometimes, this is all it takes to fix this minor issue.
Check Your VPN
If you are using a VPN on your device, it can cause connection problems. It may not allow you to access some specific apps like Facebook. Therefore, if you are having an issue staying logged in, try turning off the VPN.
Use the Facebook Auto-Login Feature
Facebook auto-login is another useful feature. Now, it is not a way to completely resolve this issue but it acts as a workaround if nothing else works. It saves you from the tedious task of typing in your email address and password again and again every time you want to log in.
With this feature, you just need to click on your profile picture on the login screen to access it. Also, it helps you to stay logged in to a browser unless someone else has logged in with their account. To enable this feature, you just need to make sure the “Remember Password” box is checked while signing in to your account.
Disable Ad Blocker
I know we all hate seeing ads and have installed tons of ad blockers to avoid seeing ads. However, some ad blockers come with viruses which could result in Facebook shutting down randomly.
What you can do is try disabling your ad blocker or signing in to your account using the incognito mode on Chrome. Make sure that the Adblocker is not the reason why Facebook is logging you out.
Contact Facebook Support
If each of the above ways fails, then contacting Facebook support might as well be your last resort. After trying all the ways and techniques mentioned in this post, you can mail your problem to the Facebook Help Center.
Here, you need to navigate to Policies and choose “Reporting a problem with Facebook”. Then, click on Feedback on the Help Centre Link, submit your complaint, and wait for the team to contact you.
Conclusion
I can understand hope why using Facebook, and getting logged out randomly is an annoying problem. The situation worsens when it keeps on happening again and again with no resolution in sight.
Therefore, I hope this article answers your question of “Why does Facebook Keeps Logging You Out?” Here, I have mentioned all the possible techniques that you can apply. If we missed anything or you have other approaches to fix this issue, tell us in the comment box.
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