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How to leave a Facebook group
Are you still part of Facebook groups that haven’t seen any engagement in months? Do you want to leave a group that’s become a source of negativity in your life? Whether you’re new to Facebook or have been using the platform for years, it’s easy to get lost in the vast sea of groups on the platform. Worry not, as we’ll walk you through how to leave a Facebook group. Let’s get started!
QUICK ANSWER
To leave a Facebook group, click on the group, click on the three dots on the right-hand side of the page, and then click Leave Group. Confirm your choice, and you're good to go.
KEY SECTIONS
How to leave a Facebook group
Leaving a Facebook group is a simple process that can be done on both the Facebook app and desktop. Follow these steps to leave a group:
On the Facebook App:
Open the Facebook app and navigate to the group you want to exit. Tap the Joined button beneath the group name, then tap Leave group.
Confirm your choice, and you will no longer be part of the group.
On Desktop:
Open Facebook in your preferred web browser and navigate to the group you want to depart. On the left-hand side, under the group name, click the Joined button to open a drop-down menu.
Click on Leave Group. Confirm your choice, and you’re all set.
How to leave a Facebook Messenger group
If you want to leave a Facebook Messenger group, follow these steps:
Open the Messenger app and navigate to the group chat you wish to disengage from. Tap on the group information icon at the top of the screen.
Tap the three-dot icon in the top right and tap Leave Group Chat. Confirm your choice, and you’ll no longer be part of the group chat.
FAQs
Unfortunately, you cannot leave a group without anyone knowing. When you leave a group, the other members will be notified that you’ve left. Your name will no longer appear in the list of members, but your posts and comments will still be visible to other members.
Yes, you can leave a group that you created. However, before you go, you’ll need to either remove all members from the group or transfer the group ownership to someone else. Once the group is empty or has a new owner, you can leave the group following the standard steps.
No, your posts are not deleted when you leave a group. Your posts and comments will still be visible to other group members, even after you leave. However, your name will no longer appear in the list of members, and you won’t receive any notifications about the group’s activities.