The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
Simultaneous access on the same device: If you access another Facebook instance on your mobile device, the solution is to log out and log in again.Technical logout: A DNS inconsistency may force the error, which can be fixed by manually clearing cached data.Browser cache issues: On browsers, you might resolve the error by addressing cache consistency problems and clearing the cache.Manual app cache clearing on mobile: Clearing your app’s cache will sign you out, as the authentication token will be removed.
Let’s move on to the solutions that have proven effective for other users experiencing the ‘session expired’ error on Facebook.
1. Check Facebook Server Status
Checking Facebook’s server status can help determine if the ‘Session Expired’ issue is due to problems on Facebook’s end rather than your device or connection. If the servers are down or there’s ongoing maintenance, such status checks reveal it, indicating that the issue is temporary and will be resolved once Facebook addresses their server-side problems. Thus, no immediate action on your part is necessary, other than waiting for Facebook to fix their servers. Sites like DownDetector allow you to monitor whether others face similar issues.
2. Log-out and Log-in Again
Logging out and then logging back in can resolve the following error by resetting your current session. When you log out, it clears your session data from the device, including any temporary files or potential errors that might have occurred. By logging back in, you create a fresh session with new authentication tokens, which can often clear any glitches associated with the previous session, thus potentially fixing the error.
3. Update your Facebook App
Updating your Facebook app can resolve the error because updates often include bug fixes, performance improvements, and patches for security vulnerabilities that might be causing the issue. By ensuring you have the latest version of the app, you benefit from all the newest changes and corrections the developers have made, which may eliminate the error you are experiencing. On Android, the timing of automatic app updates can vary based on data, Wi-Fi settings, and phone modes. For iOS devices, you can manually update the Facebook app, even if you have automatic updates enabled:
4. Clear the Cache and Data (for Android and iOS).
Clearing the cache and data removes temporary files and stored information that might have become corrupted or outdated, which can cause errors like ‘Session Expired.’ Doing this can reset the app’s state, as if it’s being run for the first time, eliminating any issues caused by the faulty cache or data. On an Android device, ensure the app is not running before clearing the cache: For iOS devices:
5. Remove or Disable Extensions (only for PCs and Macs).
Removing or disabling browser extensions can resolve the ‘Session Expired’ error on Facebook because some extensions may interfere with the way web pages, including Facebook, load and function. Extensions can conflict with Facebook’s scripts or cookies, resulting in the session being incorrectly terminated. By disabling them, you can identify if any particular extension is causing the issue, and your browser can establish a clean session without any external interference. In Chrome, you can disable extensions by these steps: For Firefox: Opera treats extensions similarly to ‘plugins.’ The Edge browser, based on Chromium, resembles Chrome in disabling extensions: If the ‘session expired’ error remains after attempting extension removal, consider the follow-up solution.
6. Reinstall the Facebook App
Reinstalling the Facebook application can purge data that might be causing the ‘session expired’ error. For Android: For iOS:
7. Review Account Security and Activity
Facebook may log you out of sessions as a security measure if suspicious activity is detected. Ensure that your account has not been compromised by reviewing recent activity and updating your security settings, including changing your password and enabling two-factor authentication.
