How to Log Out of the Uber App on Any Device
Logging out of the Uber app sounds simple, but the steps vary depending on your device, and there are a few things worth understanding before you do it — especially if you share a phone, manage multiple accounts, or use Uber on more than one device.
Why You Might Want to Log Out of Uber
Most people stay permanently signed into Uber for convenience. But there are legitimate reasons to sign out:
- You're handing your phone to someone else and don't want them booking rides on your account
- You share a device with a family member or partner
- You're switching between a personal and business Uber account
- You're troubleshooting an app glitch or login issue
- You're selling or resetting your device
Understanding your reason matters, because logging out doesn't always behave the same way across platforms or account types.
How to Log Out of the Uber App on iPhone (iOS) 📱
- Open the Uber app on your iPhone
- Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines or your profile icon) in the top-left corner of the screen
- Scroll down to Settings
- Scroll to the bottom of the Settings screen
- Tap Sign Out
- Confirm when prompted
Uber will immediately end your session on that device. You'll need your registered phone number or email address and password — or a one-time code — to log back in.
How to Log Out of the Uber App on Android
The process on Android follows nearly the same path:
- Open the Uber app
- Tap the menu icon in the top-left corner
- Go to Settings
- Scroll to the bottom
- Tap Sign Out
The Android version of Uber may look slightly different depending on whether you're using a Samsung, Google Pixel, or another manufacturer's device, but the navigation structure is consistent across the current app version.
Logging Out vs. Switching Accounts
These are two different actions worth keeping separate.
Logging out ends your session entirely. The next person who opens the app sees the login screen.
Switching accounts — if you manage multiple Uber profiles (for example, a personal and an Uber for Business account) — is done through a different flow. Inside the app, you may see an option to toggle between profiles without fully signing out. This keeps both accounts accessible and lets you switch without re-entering credentials each time.
If you only have one account, you won't see this option.
| Action | What It Does | When to Use It |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Out | Ends session, requires login to return | Shared device, security concern |
| Switch Profile | Toggles between linked accounts | Personal vs. business use |
| Delete App | Removes app but doesn't deactivate account | Full device wipe or app removal |
What Happens to Your Data When You Log Out
Logging out of Uber does not delete your account or any of your saved data. Your ride history, payment methods, saved addresses, and account preferences all remain stored on Uber's servers. When you sign back in, everything will be exactly as you left it.
This is an important distinction: logging out is a session action, not an account action. If your goal is to remove your personal data from Uber's systems, that requires a separate account deletion process through Uber's privacy settings or their support portal.
Troubleshooting: Can't Find the Sign Out Option? 🔍
If you're having trouble locating the sign-out button, a few things may be happening:
- Your app version is outdated. Uber periodically redesigns its navigation. An older app version may have the sign-out button in a slightly different location. Try updating the app through the App Store or Google Play first.
- You're using Uber Eats, not the Uber ride app. These are separate apps with separate login sessions. Signing out of one does not sign you out of the other.
- You're looking at a cached or frozen screen. Force-closing and reopening the app can sometimes resolve UI issues that hide menu options.
Logging Out of Uber on the Web
If you use Uber's web interface (riders.uber.com), you can log out by clicking your profile icon in the top-right corner and selecting Sign Out. Web sessions and mobile app sessions are independent — logging out on the web does not log you out on your phone, and vice versa.
Security Considerations for Shared and Lost Devices
If your device has been lost or stolen, simply logging out isn't possible from the device itself. In that case, you can manage active sessions through Uber's account settings on a different device or via the web. Uber's privacy and security settings allow you to review where your account is currently active, though the specifics of session management options depend on the account type and any recent changes Uber has made to their security settings.
For shared devices, it's worth noting that Uber does not log you out automatically after a period of inactivity. If you regularly share a phone and forget to sign out, your account remains fully accessible to whoever picks up the device next.
The Variable That Changes Everything
How straightforward this process is depends largely on which app you're using, which device you're on, and what your account setup looks like. A single-account rider on a personal iPhone has a different experience than someone managing linked profiles across a corporate Uber for Business account on a shared Android device. The steps are similar, but the edge cases — session persistence, profile switching, multi-device sign-ins — behave differently depending on your specific account configuration and the current version of the app you're running.