Log out of Pinterest on web or mobile in under a minute

To log out of Pinterest on a computer, click your profile icon in the top right corner, select "Settings" from the dropdown menu, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click "Log out". On iPhone or Android, open the Pinterest app, tap your profile icon at the bottom right, tap the gear icon for settings, scroll down, and tap "Log out".

The process is the same whether you use a password or sign in through Google, Facebook, or Apple ID. Pinterest will end your session immediately and return you to the login screen. You can then close the browser tab or app.

Key Takeaways

  • On Pinterest's website, your profile icon in the top right corner opens a menu with a "Log out" option at the bottom of settings.
  • On the Pinterest mobile app, the profile icon at the bottom right leads to settings where you can tap "Log out".
  • Logging out removes your session from that device only — you stay logged in on other devices until you log out there too.
  • If you cannot find the log out button, you may be looking at a different page; make sure you are in your account settings, not a board or pin.

Step-by-step on desktop or laptop

Open Pinterest in your web browser and look for your profile picture or initial in the top right corner of the page. Click it. A small menu will appear with options like "Profile", "Saved", "Settings", and others.

Click "Settings" from that menu. You will land on a settings page with sections for account, privacy, notifications, and more. Scroll all the way to the bottom of this page. You will see a red "Log out" button. Click it, and you will be signed out immediately.

Step-by-step on iPhone or Android

Open the Pinterest app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of your screen — it looks like a person's head and shoulders. This takes you to your profile page.

Tap the gear icon in the top right corner of your profile page to open settings. Scroll down through the settings menu until you see "Log out" near the bottom. Tap it. The app will return you to the login screen, and you are now signed out.

What happens after you log out

Once you log out, Pinterest will no longer remember you on that device. The next time you visit Pinterest on that computer or phone, you will see the login screen and will need to enter your email and password (or use a sign-in option like Google or Apple ID) to get back in.

Logging out on one device does not log you out on other devices. If you are signed into Pinterest on your phone and your laptop, logging out on your laptop will not affect your phone session. You will need to log out separately on each device where you want to end your session.

When to log out and when it matters

Log out of Pinterest if you are using a shared computer, such as a library computer, a work computer, or a family device. This prevents someone else from accessing your account, seeing your saved pins, or making changes to your boards.

If you are on your own personal device, logging out is less critical for security, but some people do it for privacy reasons or to reduce the amount of data Pinterest collects about your browsing. You can also log out before deleting the Pinterest app from your phone if you want to fully disconnect.

If you cannot find the log out button

Make sure you are in your account settings, not on a board page or a pin page. The log out button only appears in settings. On desktop, click your profile icon in the top right corner — not the Pinterest logo in the top left, which takes you to your home feed.

If you are on the Pinterest website but do not see a profile icon in the top right, you may already be logged out. Try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache. On mobile, if the gear icon does not appear on your profile page, swipe down to make sure you are at the top of the page where the icon is located.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does logging out delete my pins or boards?

No. Logging out only ends your session on that device. All your pins, boards, and saved content remain on your Pinterest account and will be there when you log back in.

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

Pinterest does not have a "log out everywhere" option in settings. You must log out on each device separately. If you are concerned about unauthorized access, you can change your password, which will force all sessions to end and require you to log in again on each device.

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

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

Does logging out on my phone also log me out on the website?

No. The phone app and the website are separate sessions. Logging out of the app does not affect your website session, and vice versa. You need to log out on both if you want to be signed out everywhere.