Leaving your Gmail account logged in on a shared or public device can put your personal information at risk.
Whether you’re switching devices, using a friend’s computer, or just tightening security, knowing how to properly log out of Gmail is essential.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to sign out of Gmail on any device, including remotely logging out if you forgot to do so.
How to Sign Out of Gmail on Your Computer or Laptop
According to Google, this is the best method:
- Go to your Gmail (mail.google.com).
- In the top right, click your profile picture.
- Click Sign out.
How to Remove Gmail Your Account from the Login Screen
If you’re on a public or shared device, you probably don’t want your email to appear the next time someone visits Gmail.
To remove your Gmail account from the login screen:
- Go to Gmail’s login screen.
- Click Remove an account below your email.
- Click Yes to confirm and remove.
How to Sign Out of Gmail on Android
- Open the Gmail app.
- Click your profile picture in the top right.
- Choose Manage accounts on this device.
- Select the Google account you want to remove.
- Tap Remove account.
How to Sign Out of Gmail on iPhone and iPad
Logging out of Gmail on iOS devices works the same way as Android and has the same implications.
- Open the Gmail app.
- Tap your profile picture in the top right.
- Select Manage accounts on this device.
- Choose the Google account you want to remove.
- Tap Remove account from this device.
How to Remotely Sign Out of Gmail on Another Device
If you left your Gmail logged in on a device you no longer have access to, you can sign out remotely for security reasons.
According to Google, here’s the best method:
- On your computer, open Gmail.
- In the top right, click your profile picture.
- Click Manage your Google account.
- Select the Security tab.
- Scroll down to Your devices, then click Manage all devices.
- Choose the device you want to sign out from.
- Click Sign out.
Why this matters: If you forget to log out from a work computer, hotel PC, or shared device, anyone could access your emails. Remote logout ensures your account stays secure.
How to Log Out of Gmail from Other Devices Using Mobile
You can also log out of other devices remotely from your phone.
- Open the Gmail app on your mobile device.
- Tap your profile picture in the top right.
- Tap Manage your Google Account.
- Go to the Security tab.
- Scroll down to Manage all devices.
- Select the device you want to sign out from.
- Tap Sign out.
Final Thoughts
Keeping your Gmail account secure starts with logging out properly, especially on shared or public devices. If you ever forget, use Google’s remote logout feature to sign out from anywhere.
FAQs
I can’t see the option to sign out of Gmail?
If you have multiple Gmail accounts logged in, Gmail only shows the option to Sign out of all accounts.
Also, some browsers (especially outdated versions) might not show the logout button correctly. If this happens:
- Try updating your browser.
- Use the remote logout method in this guide.
Does Gmail sign out automatically?
Not usually. Gmail stays signed in using browser cookies. However, you will be signed out if:
- You manually clear your browser cookies or cache.
- Your browser is set to delete cookies on exit.
- Google detects suspicious activity and forces a logout for security reasons.
Can I sign out of all devices at once?
Yes! You can log out of all devices remotely by:
- Going to Google Account > Security > Manage all devices.
- Selecting each device and clicking Sign out.
- (Optional) Changing your Gmail password to force a full sign-out.
