The fastest way to switch accounts depends on what device you're using
If you have more than one Facebook account, you can move between them without logging out and back in each time. Facebook lets you save multiple accounts on the same device, then tap or click to jump from one to the other in seconds. The steps are slightly different on a phone than on a computer, but both take less than a minute to set up.
Once you've added your accounts, switching is a one-tap or one-click action from the menu. You don't need to remember passwords or go through login screens every time you want to check a different account.
Key Takeaways
- You can save up to five Facebook accounts on one device and switch between them when ready without logging out.
- On a phone, go to the menu (three horizontal lines), scroll to the bottom, and tap "Log in with a different account" to add a new one.
- On a computer, click the profile picture in the top right corner, then select "Switch account" to add or switch between saved accounts.
- Once accounts are saved, you can switch by tapping or clicking your profile picture and choosing the account you want from the list.
- If you want to remove an account from your device, open the menu, find that account in the list, and tap the X next to it.
How to add a second account on your phone
Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines (called a menu) at the bottom right of your screen. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the menu until you see "Log in with a different account." Tap that option.
Enter the email address or phone number for your second account, then your password. Facebook will ask you to confirm you want to save this account on this device. Tap "Save" or "Continue." Your second account is now stored on your phone.
To switch between accounts, tap the three-line menu again, scroll to the bottom, and you'll see both account names listed. Tap the one you want to use, and you'll jump to that account when ready.
How to add a second account on your computer
Click your profile picture in the top right corner of Facebook. A small menu will drop down. Look for the option that says "Switch account" or "Log in with a different account." Click it.
Type the email address or phone number for your second account, then your password. Facebook will confirm that you want to save this account on this computer. Click the button to confirm. Your second account is now saved.
To switch accounts on your computer, click your profile picture again and you'll see both accounts listed in the dropdown menu. Click the one you want to use.
How many accounts can you save at once
Facebook lets you save up to five accounts on a single device. If you try to add a sixth, you'll need to remove one of the existing accounts first.
This limit applies whether you're using a phone or a computer. If you manage accounts for work, a business page, and personal use, five accounts should cover most situations.
How to remove an account from your device
If you no longer want a saved account to appear on your device, you can delete it from the list without deleting the account itself. The account will still exist on Facebook — you're just removing it from this device.
On your phone, open the menu, scroll to the bottom where your saved accounts are listed, and tap the X next to the account you want to remove. On a computer, click your profile picture, find the account in the dropdown, and look for an X or remove option next to it. Confirm when Facebook asks you to confirm the removal.
What happens when you switch accounts
When you tap or click to switch accounts, Facebook logs you out of the current account and logs you into the other one. This happens when ready — you don't see a login screen. Your messages, friends list, and feed will change to match the account you switched to.
If you're using Facebook Messenger, switching your main account will also switch which account Messenger uses. If you want to keep a separate Messenger conversation open while using a different Facebook account, you'll need to use a different device or browser.
If you forgot the password to a saved account
If you've saved an account on your device but forgotten the password, you can still use it to log in — the device remembers it. However, if you ever need to log in from a different device, you'll need to reset the password first.
To reset a password, go to Facebook.com on any browser, click "Forgot password?" on the login screen, and follow the steps. You'll need access to the email address or phone number connected to that account. Once you've reset the password, you can use the new one to log in on other devices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use two Facebook accounts at the same time on different tabs?
Yes. Open Facebook in one browser tab, log in to your first account, then open a new tab and go to Facebook.com again. Log in to your second account in the new tab. Both accounts will stay logged in as long as you keep both tabs open. This works on computers but not reliably on phones.
What if I don't remember which email I used for one of my accounts?
Go to Facebook.com and click "Forgot password?" Enter any email or phone number you think might be connected to the account. If it's correct, Facebook will send you a reset link. If it's not connected to any account, Facebook will tell you. You can try other email addresses or phone numbers until you find the right one.
Will switching accounts log me out of other apps that use Facebook login?
Not when ready. Apps that use Facebook to log you in will stay connected to whichever account you used when you first signed up for them. If you want to switch which Facebook account an app uses, you'll need to log out of that app and log back in with the other Facebook account.
Can I switch accounts on Facebook Messenger without switching on Facebook itself?
Not directly. Messenger uses the same account as your main Facebook app. If you want to use Messenger for a different account, you'll need to switch your main Facebook account first, then open Messenger.