This article explains how to link your MyFitnessPal and Facebook accounts, switch to a different Facebook account, share progress photos, and unlink your accounts.
Your progress is worth sharing with the people who cheer you on. Linking Facebook lets you log in with Facebook and share progress photos in a few taps. Created your account with Facebook login? Your accounts are already linked. If you signed up with your email, you can link them anytime.
Link your Facebook account to MyFitnessPal
If you have the Facebook app, update it to the latest version first.
iOS
- Open the MyFitnessPal app.
- Tap the More menu in the bottom right. If you don't see a More menu, tap your Profile icon in the upper right instead.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Sharing & Privacy.
- Tap Facebook Settings.
- Tap Connect to Facebook.
Android
- Open the MyFitnessPal app.
- Tap the More menu in the bottom right. If you don't see a More menu, tap your Profile icon in the upper right instead.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap Privacy.
- Tap Sharing & Email Settings.
- Tap Facebook Settings.
- Tap Connect to Facebook.
Website
- Log in to the website using the same email and password you use with the app.
- Click the Settings tab.
- Click Facebook Sharing Settings.
- Click Connect.
- Allow the connection between your MyFitnessPal and Facebook accounts.
*If you later want to disconnect your MyFitnessPal account from Facebook, follow these same steps and tap the Disconnect from Facebook button.
Switch to a different Facebook account (Website only)
Use a web browser for all of these steps. First, disconnect your current Facebook account.
- Log in to Facebook using a web browser (not from the Facebook app) with the account that was connected to MyFitnessPal.
- Select your Profile icon to open the menu, then select Settings and Privacy.
- If you’re using a web browser on your mobile device, tap the Menu button in the upper right corner, then tap Settings under Settings and Privacy.
- Select Settings.
- From the menu, scroll down and select Apps and websites.
- Find MyFitnessPal and click Remove.
- If you’re using a web browser on your mobile device, you may need to tap on MyFitnessPal to make the Remove button appear.
- Log out of Facebook.
Next, connect your new Facebook account using the same steps provided above.
Sharing progress photos to Facebook (apps only)
Link your accounts first. Then you can choose to share progress photos to Facebook.
iOS and Android
- Open the MyFitnessPal app.
- Tap the More menu in the bottom right. If you don't see a More menu, tap your Profile icon in the upper right instead.
- Tap Weight & Measurements, then select the Weight graph from the option to the left of the graph duration shown at the top of the screen.
- Tap on the progress photo you want to share, and then tap the Share button in the upper right corner.
- Choose the Photo Builder template you'd like, then tap Next in the upper right corner.
- Say something about your photo. (optional)
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Select Facebook as the share option.
Frequently asked questions
What happens to my account if I delete my information from Facebook?
A deletion request through Facebook can remove details your account needs, like your email address and name. This may delete your MyFitnessPal account.
Want to keep your account? Unlink Facebook first. Learn more in our Facebook deletion FAQs.
Can I still log in after I unlink Facebook?
Yes. Not sure of your login details? Learn how to retrieve a forgotten password or username.
Do I need Premium to link my Facebook account?
No. You do not need a Premium subscription to connect your MyFitnessPal account with your Facebook account.
What should I do if I can't connect to my Facebook account?
Update the Facebook app, then try again. Still stuck? Learn how to fix account log in issues or submit a request to our Customer Support team.
Related articles
- Learn what happens when you delete your information from Facebook.
- Learn how to fix account log in issues.
- Learn how to retrieve a forgotten password or username.
- Learn how to use Google Sign-In.
- Learn how progress photos work.
- Learn how to choose who can see your food and exercise diary.
- Learn how to delete your MyFitnessPal account.