How to leave or quit a Facebook group

There are different reasons why you might decide to leave a Facebook group , such as a lot of spam, non-compliance with the rules, or very strict rules.

In this article we will explain how to leave a Facebook group in a simple way, considering that the method may vary slightly depending on the device used.

Index

  • How to leave a Facebook group from the PC
  • From a mobile device
  • From the browser
    • How to unfollow a Facebook group?
    • How to leave a Facebook group without them knowing
  • Additional considerations

How to leave a Facebook group from the PC

Leaving a Facebook group from your PC is a simple process. Follow these steps:

  • Access Facebook: Log in to your Facebook account from your preferred browser.
  • Go to the group: Navigate to the group you want to leave. You can find it in the left menu under “Groups” or by searching for it in the search bar.
  • Group Settings: Once inside the group, click on the three horizontal dots located in the upper right corner, just below the group cover photo.
  • Select “Leave Group”: From the drop-down menu, select the “Leave Group” option.
  • Confirmation: A pop-up window will appear to confirm that you want to leave the group. Click “Leave Group” again to confirm.

Done! You have left the Facebook group.

From a mobile device

For this process you must enter the application on your mobile phone or tablet, and log in as you would normally do. Once inside, follow these steps to leave any Facebook group:

  1. To start, you must  open the options menuby clicking on the three-bar icon, which is located at the top right.
  2. Next, go to the “ Groups ” section and select the “ Your groups” tab .
  3. Find the group you want to leavein the list and access it.
  4. Open the options menu  by tapping on the three dotsin the top right corner. Note:  If you are using the Lite version of the app, you will need to tap on the group name to display the options.
  5. Then, select “ Leave group”.
  6. You will see that a confirmation window will appear, press the “ Leave group” option.

From the browser

You can access the groups section, where you will find all those you have joined, by clicking on this link . Then follow the steps below:

  1. On the left side of the screen there is an options bar, scroll down and select the groupyou want to leave to access it.
  2. Click on the  menu indicated by three ellipsesto display it.
  3. Click on the “ Leave group” option.
  4. You will see a confirmation message, click on the “ Leave group” button.

How to unfollow a Facebook group?

If you don’t want to receive notifications from a group without leaving it, you can unfollow it. Follow these steps:

  • Access the group: Log in to Facebook and go to the group you want to unfollow.
  • Group Settings: Click the three horizontal dots in the top right corner of the group.
  • Select “Unfollow Group”: From the drop-down menu, select the “Unfollow Group” option.

When you unfollow a group, you will still be a member, but you will not receive updates in your news feed.

How to leave a Facebook group without them knowing

To discreetly leave a Facebook group, follow these steps:

  • Access Facebook: Log in to your Facebook account.
  • Go to group: Navigate to the group you want to leave.
  • Group Settings: Click the three horizontal dots in the top right corner of the group.
  • Select “Leave Group”: From the drop-down menu, select “Leave Group.”
  • Notification Option: When the pop-up window appears to confirm, make sure to uncheck the option that says “Notify the group.”
  • Confirm exit: Click “Leave group” to confirm.

This way, you can leave the group without notifying the other members.

Additional considerations

It is important to note that in order to join a Facebook group,  the administrator must approve your request . Therefore, you should think carefully before making the decision to leave a group if it still has content of interest to you, because it is possible that the administrators will reject your next request.

If you have already made the decision to leave a Facebook group, taking the risk that you may not be able to re-enter, you can easily do so using the methods mentioned above.

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