Log out of Gmail - how to log out

How to log out of your Gmail account depends on what kind of device you use the mailbox on. In particular, the procedure on mobile devices differs from that on the computer. Learn how logging out works on different devices here.

This is how you log out of your Gmail account on your computer

If you manage your Gmail inbox via your browser, you must follow these steps to log out:

1. Open your Gmail inbox via your browser.
2. Access the menu by clicking on your profile picture in the top right corner.
3. Select the "Log out" option in the menu. You will then be logged out.

You also have the option to log in with multiple Gmail accounts at the same time. This allows you to switch between different accounts without having to log in and out each time.

1. Open your Gmail inbox in the browser.
2. Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.
3. Select the option "Add another account" and follow the instructions.

How to log out of Gmail on the smartphone or tablet

Unlike on the computer, you need to remove your account from the Gmail -App on the smartphone or tablet to log out. The procedure is the same on Android and iOS devices.

1. Tap on your profile picture and then on "Manage accounts on this device".
2. Select the account you want to sign out and tap on the option "Remove account".

The account will not be deleted completely, but only removed from the respective device.