How to leave a group on Facebook

If you are added to a Facebook group that you don't really want to be a part of, you can leave that group. This article shows you how to leave a Facebook group on both desktop and mobile.

How to leave a Facebook group on Desktop

Step 1: Go to Facebook's website and log into your account.

Step 2: Go to Your group page. This will list all groups that you are a member of.

Step 3: Click the Gear icon to the right of the group's name.

Step 4: A drop-down menu will appear. Select Leave Group.

Step 5: A popup box will ask you to confirm that you want to leave that group. Click Leave Group.

If you don't want other people in the group to be able to add you back, check Prevent other members from adding you back to this group.

How to leave a Facebook group on Mobile

Step 1: Open the Facebook app and log into your account.

Step 2: Tap. It's in either the bottom-right corner of the screen (iPhone) or the upper-right corner of the screen (Android).

Step 3: Tap on Groups.

Step 4: Select the group you want to leave.

Step 5: Tap on Joined below the cover photo (iPhone) or the down arrow next to the group's name (Android).

Step 6:  Tap on Leave Group.

Step 7: Tap on LEAVE GROUP to confirm.