Log out on a computer or laptop

Open Pinterest in your web browser and look for your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen. Click on it to open a dropdown menu with several options.

Scroll down in that menu until you see "Log out" at the bottom. Click it, and you will be signed out immediately. The next time you visit Pinterest, you will see the login screen instead of your feed.

If you are using a shared computer, logging out is the safest way to prevent someone else from accessing your account, your saved pins, or your activity history. Make sure the page shows the login screen before you walk away from the computer.

Log out on an iPhone or iPad

Open the Pinterest app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. This takes you to your profile page.

Tap the gear icon in the top right corner to open settings. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the settings menu and tap "Log out". You will return to the login screen, and the app will no longer show your account until you sign back in.

If the gear icon does not appear, make sure you are on your own profile page and not viewing someone else's profile. Your own profile always has the settings gear in the top right corner.

Log out on an Android phone

Open the Pinterest app and tap your profile icon at the bottom of the screen. You will see your profile page open.

Tap the three horizontal lines (called a menu icon) in the top right corner, then scroll down and tap "Settings". Continue scrolling until you find "Log out" and tap it. You will be signed out and returned to the login screen.

On some Android devices, the menu icon may appear as three dots instead of three lines. Either way, it opens the same menu where you will find the Settings option.

Key Takeaways

  • On a computer, click your profile icon in the top right corner and select "Log out" from the dropdown menu.
  • On iPhone or iPad, go to your profile, tap the gear icon, scroll to the bottom, and tap "Log out".
  • On Android, open your profile, tap the menu icon, go to Settings, and tap "Log out" at the bottom.
  • After you log out, Pinterest will show the login screen the next time you visit or open the app, and your account remains active with all your pins and boards intact.
  • You must log out of each device separately — logging out on your phone does not sign you out on your computer or tablet.

What happens after you log out

Once you log out, your account remains active on Pinterest's servers. Your boards, pins, and saved items are not deleted. The next time you sign in with your username and password, everything will be exactly as you left it.

If you are using a shared computer or device, logging out prevents other people from seeing your account, your saved pins, or your activity. This is the safest way to protect your privacy on a device you do not control.

Your followers and the people you follow will not be notified that you logged out. Logging out is invisible to other users — it only affects what appears on your screen.

If you cannot find the log out button

Make sure you are looking in the right place. On computers, the profile icon is always in the top right corner of the page. On phones, it is always at the bottom of the screen. If you see a home icon, a search icon, or a message icon instead, you are looking at the wrong buttons.

If the menu still does not appear, try closing the app completely and opening it again. Sometimes the app needs to refresh. On a computer, you can also try clearing your browser cache, though this is rarely necessary just to log out.

If you are still stuck, make sure you are actually logged in. If Pinterest is showing you the login screen, you are already logged out and do not need to do anything else.

Logging out versus deleting your account

Logging out and deleting your account are two completely different actions. Logging out simply signs you out of the app or website — your account still exists and you can sign back in anytime. Deleting your account permanently removes all your pins, boards, and profile information from Pinterest.

If you only want to sign out temporarily or use a different account, log out. If you want to remove your account entirely, you would need to go to your account settings and look for a delete or deactivate option, which is a separate process that cannot be undone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will logging out delete my pins or boards?

No. Logging out only signs you out of Pinterest. All your pins, boards, and saved items remain on your account and will be there when you log back in with your username and password.

Can I log out of Pinterest on all devices at once?

You must log out of each device separately. There is no single button that signs you out everywhere. If you have Pinterest open on your phone, tablet, and computer, you need to log out on each one individually.

What if I forgot my password and cannot log back in?

Go to the Pinterest login page and click "Forgot password?" Enter the email address connected to your account. Pinterest will send you a link to reset your password. Click that link, create a new password, and you can log in again.

Does logging out on the app also log me out on the website?

No. The Pinterest app and the Pinterest website are separate. If you log out on the app, you remain logged in on the website, and vice versa. You must log out on both if you want to be signed out everywhere.

Why would I need to log out of Pinterest?

You might log out if you are using a shared device and want to prevent others from accessing your account, if you want to switch to a different Pinterest account, or if you are taking a break and want to make sure you are not logged in anywhere.