The fastest way to sign out of Gmail
To sign out of Gmail, click your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen, then select "Sign out" from the menu that appears. On a phone or tablet, tap the same profile picture icon and choose "Sign out". The process takes about five seconds and works the same way whether you use Gmail in a browser or the Gmail app.
If you cannot see your profile picture — for example, if you are on a shared computer and someone else is logged in — you can still sign out by going directly to the Gmail sign-out page at accounts.google.com/Logout. This method works even if the profile menu is not visible.
After you sign out, Gmail will not load your inbox or any of your emails until you sign back in with your password. Your emails remain on Google's servers; signing out simply closes your session on that device.
Key Takeaways
- Click your profile picture in the top right corner of Gmail and select "Sign out" to end your session immediately.
- On phones and tablets, the sign-out button is in the same location as on a computer — tap your profile picture at the top of the screen.
- If you cannot find the profile menu, visit accounts.google.com/Logout directly to sign out without needing to navigate Gmail.
- Signing out removes your access to Gmail on that device but does not delete your emails or account.
Signing out on a computer or laptop
Open Gmail in your web browser and look at the top right corner of the screen. You will see a small circle containing either your profile picture or the first letter of your name. Click that circle once.
A dropdown menu will appear with several options. The "Sign out" button is usually near the bottom of this menu. Click it, and your Gmail session will end. Your browser will redirect you to the Google sign-in page, confirming that you have been signed out.
If you use Gmail on a shared computer, signing out is important because it prevents the next person who uses that computer from reading your emails. Always sign out before leaving a public or shared device.
Signing out on a phone or tablet
Open the Gmail app on your phone or tablet. At the top of the screen, you will see your profile picture or initial in a small circle. Tap that circle once.
A menu will slide out from the side of the screen (on Android) or appear as a popup (on iPhone and iPad). Look for the "Sign out" or "Sign out of all accounts" option and tap it. The app will close your session and return you to the sign-in screen.
If you have more than one Gmail account on your phone, you may see an option to sign out of just one account or all accounts at once. Choose the account you want to sign out of, or select "Sign out of all accounts" if you want to remove all Gmail sessions from that device.
What happens after you sign out
Once you sign out, Gmail will not show your inbox or any of your emails on that device. The next time someone opens Gmail on that device, they will see the sign-in screen and will need a password to access any account.
Your emails are not deleted when you sign out. They remain stored on Google's servers and will be there when you sign back in with your password. Signing out only closes your current session; it does not affect your account or your messages.
If you want to sign back in, click "Sign in" on the Gmail login page and enter your email address and password. You can also choose to stay signed in on that device by checking the "Stay signed in" box, though this is not recommended on shared or public computers.
Signing out when you cannot access the profile menu
If the profile picture icon is not visible or clickable — for example, if you are using an older browser or a very slow internet connection — you can sign out directly by visiting accounts.google.com/Logout in your web browser's address bar.
Type that address exactly as shown and press Enter. Google will sign you out of your Gmail account and any other Google services you were using, such as Google Drive or YouTube. You will be redirected to a confirmation page showing that you have been signed out.
This method also works if you want to sign out of Gmail without opening the Gmail website itself. You can use it from any browser window, even if Gmail is not currently open.
Signing out of Gmail on multiple devices at once
If you want to sign out of your Gmail account on all of your devices simultaneously — for example, if you think your password has been compromised — you can do this from your Google Account settings. Go to myaccount.google.com and sign in if you are not already signed in.
Click "Security" in the left menu, then scroll down to find "Your devices" or "Manage all your devices". You will see a list of devices where you are currently signed in. Select the device you want to sign out of and choose "Sign out" or "Remove". Google will end your Gmail session on that device within a few minutes.
You can also sign out of all devices at once by selecting "Sign out of all other sessions" or a similar option, depending on which version of the Google Account settings you are using. This is useful if you have lost a phone or think someone else has access to your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does signing out of Gmail sign me out of other Google services?
Signing out of Gmail through the profile menu signs you out of all Google services on that device, including YouTube, Google Drive, and Google Maps. If you want to stay signed in to some services but sign out of Gmail, you would need to use a separate browser profile or incognito window.
What if I forgot to sign out on a public computer?
Go to myaccount.google.com from any device, click "Security", and find "Your devices". Locate the public computer in the list and select "Sign out". Google will end your session on that device within a few minutes, even if you are not physically there.
Will my emails be deleted if I sign out?
No. Signing out only closes your session on that device. Your emails remain on Google's servers and will be there when you sign back in with your password. Signing out does not delete anything.
Can I sign out of Gmail without using the profile menu?
Yes. Visit accounts.google.com/Logout in your browser's address bar and press Enter. This signs you out without needing to find or click the profile picture icon.
How do I sign out if I am using Gmail on a work computer?
Click your profile picture and select "Sign out" the same way you would on any other device. If your work computer is managed by your employer, they may have set up additional security steps, but the basic sign-out process is the same.