Gmail is one of the most popular email services, with over 1.5 billion users worldwide. The Gmail mobile app makes it easy to access your email on the go from your Android or iOS device. However, there may be times when you need to sign out or log off the Gmail app, whether temporarily or permanently. Here is a guide on how to sign out and log off from the Gmail mobile app on Android and iOS devices.
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Signing Out Temporarily
You may want to sign out temporarily if you are using a shared or public device. Here are the steps:
On Android
- Open the Gmail app
- Tap on your profile icon in the top right
- Tap on “Manage accounts on this device”
- Tap on your account
- Toggle off the switch next to your account to disable it
- A popup will appear, tap “Done”
- Your account is now signed out. To sign back in, repeat the steps and toggle on your account
On iOS
- Open the Gmail app
- Tap on your profile icon in the top right
- Tap on “Manage accounts on this device”
- Tap on your account
- Toggle off the switch next to your account to disable it
- Tap “Done” in the popup
- Your account is now signed out. Enable it again to sign back in
Logging Out Permanently
You may want to permanently log out if you no longer want to access your account on that device or are giving away/selling the device.
On Android
- Open the “Settings” app
- Tap on “Accounts and backup”
- Tap on “Manage accounts”
- Tap on your Google account
- Tap “Remove account” to confirm
On iOS
- Open the “Settings” app
- Tap on your name at the top
- Tap on your Google account
- Tap “Delete Account” and confirm
Once your account is removed, the Gmail app and other Google services will no longer have access to your account on that device.
Logging Out Remotely
If you’ve lost access to your device, you can sign out of your Google account remotely:
- On a computer, go to gmail.com and log in
- Click on your profile picture > Manage your Google Account
- Go to the Security tab > Manage Devices
- Locate the device and click More > Sign Out
This will instantly sign you out of that device even if you don’t have physical access to it.
Tips for Securing Your Gmail Account
Here are some tips to keep your Gmail account safe:
- Use a strong and unique password
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Be cautious of third-party apps requesting Gmail access
- Log out of public/shared devices when done
- Monitor connected devices and log out remotely if lost
- Update your Android/iOS software and Gmail app regularly
Following these tips will help prevent unauthorized access to your Gmail account when on mobile devices. Signing out is an easy precaution to take as well when needed.
