Facebook Keeps Logging Me Out: How to Stop It
If you're signing in to Facebook repeatedly throughout the day, the cause is almost always a setting — either in your browser, the app, or your account's security preferences.
Facebook usually logs you out repeatedly because your browser is set to clear cookies on exit, the "Save Browser" / "Remember me" option wasn't selected, or your account has frequent security re-checks due to VPN use or shared devices. Check your browser's cookie settings first, then confirm "Save Browser" is enabled when you log in.
Common Causes of Frequent Facebook Logouts
| Cause | How to Identify It | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Browser clears cookies on exit | Logged out every time you close and reopen the browser | Adjust browser privacy settings to allow cookies for facebook.com |
| "Save Browser" not selected | Asked to log in again after a short time, even with browser open | Check "Save Browser" or "Remember me" at login |
| Using a VPN with changing IP/location | Logged out after switching VPN servers | Use a consistent VPN server, or disable VPN for Facebook |
| Private/incognito browsing | Always logged out after closing the window | This is expected behavior in private mode — use a normal window to stay logged in |
| Shared/public computer settings | Logged out by another user, or by an IT policy | Use the app on your personal device instead |
| Browser extensions clearing data | Privacy/security extensions actively deleting cookies | Whitelist facebook.com in the extension's settings |
| App-level session expiry | Mobile app asks for login after being closed for a while | Update the app; check for OS battery-optimization settings killing the app's background process |
Fixing It on Desktop Browsers
- Check your browser's cookie settingsGo to Settings → Privacy and ensure cookies aren't set to clear automatically for facebook.com.
- Select "Save Browser" at loginWhen Facebook asks "Save your login info?", choose Yes/Save on personal devices.
- Whitelist facebook.com in privacy extensionsAd blockers and privacy tools sometimes clear site data — add an exception.
- Avoid private/incognito mode for regular useThese modes are designed to not retain login sessions.
- Check for browser sync conflictsIf you use synced browser profiles across devices, a logout on one device can sometimes propagate.
Fixing It on the Mobile App
- Update the Facebook appOutdated versions can have session-handling bugs.
- Check battery optimization settings (Android)Some phones aggressively close background apps, which can end Facebook's session. Exclude Facebook from battery optimization.
- Ensure sufficient storage spaceVery low device storage can cause apps to lose cached session data.
- Reinstall the app as a last resortThis clears any corrupted local session data — you'll need to log in again afterward, but it often resolves persistent issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Facebook log me out every time I close my browser?
This is almost always a browser setting — either cookies are set to clear on exit, or you're using private/incognito mode (which never retains sessions by design). Check your browser's privacy settings and ensure "Save Browser" was selected at login.
Does using a VPN cause Facebook to log me out more often?
Yes, if your VPN frequently changes your apparent location or IP address, Facebook's security systems may treat each session as a new, unfamiliar login and require re-verification more often. Using a consistent VPN server can reduce this.
Why does the Facebook app log me out after a few days even though I didn't log out?
This can be caused by aggressive battery-optimization settings on your phone closing the app's background processes, an outdated app version with session bugs, or very low device storage. Updating the app and excluding it from battery optimization usually resolves this.
Is it normal to get logged out on a shared computer?
Yes — and it's recommended. Shared or public computers often have privacy settings that clear sessions automatically, and you should always manually log out on shared devices regardless, to protect your account.