PCs and smartphones need to log out of Gmail if you want to sell the device or give it to a friend/colleague for a few days.
Now that we have taken a look at how vital a Gmail account is, let us take a detailed look at how you can sign out of Gmail with ease.
How to Sign out of Gmail on Desktop or Web
However, Google still remembers your email address, so you can quickly log in by entering your password. However, we recommend removing your Gmail account entirely if you are logged into a shared/public PC for security and privacy reasons. To obliterate the Gmail account, follow the steps described above and select the “Remove Account” option immediately after logging out of Gmail.
How to Sign out of Gmail App on Phones and Tablets
The procedure to sign out of Gmail app on phones is pretty much similar to that of the desktop but the positioning of settings can be different on different platforms. Let’s take a look at two of the most popular mobile platforms: Android and iOS.
How to Sign out of Gmail on Android Smartphone
Signing out of a Gmail account on an Android device is a fairly simple process that is done through your Android smartphone’s settings app. The process remains mostly the same, with few changes depending on the Android smartphone and its manufacturer.
How to Sign out of Gmail on iPhone or iPad
Just like on Android, signing out of Gmail on an iPhone/iPad is pretty simple, so let us take a look. That’s it! You are now logged out of Gmail on your iPhone or iPad. Also Read: How to Delete Apps on iPhone/iPad
Sign out of Gmail Remotely
If you lost a device or forgot to log out of Gmail when you left the school library, you can still log out of Google account remotely. You can use this method to sign out of Gmail on all devices remotely in case you suspect some major hacking or phishing attempts.
Gmail Log out can be Effortless
Signing out of Gmail should be a breeze with the steps we have shown. At this time, we recommend you enable 2FA (Two-factor authentication) on your Google account for extra safety. And whenever you are required to sign in to Gmail on a public computer, it’s better you use the incognito mode on browsers like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge to keep your data private and safe. Let us know in the comments below if you found this article helpful and successfully signed out of Gmail effortlessly. In order to log out remotely follow these steps:
- Click on the 3 dots located at the left side of your address bar (notification area).
- Select “Settings.”
- Then click on “Sign-in options.”
- Select “Sign out of Google” under the Signing Out option. A workaround for this requires you to have a mobile device. Make sure you are signed in to the Gmail app, tap on the profile picture on the top right corner, select the Google account you want to sign out from, and tap on Manage your Google account. Swipe and go to the Security tab and scroll down to the Your Devices section and tap Manage Devices. Now find the device you want to log out from and tap Sign Out. To do this,
