How to Sign Out of YouTube [Guide]

Signing out of YouTube is an important step to protect your privacy, especially when using shared or public devices. However, users may face a few challenges when attempting to sign out. One common issue is not knowing where to find the sign-out option, as it’s not immediately visible on the main YouTube screen. Additionally, if you’re using a device with multiple accounts, signing out of YouTube might require you to choose the specific account you want to log out from, especially if you’re signed into multiple Google accounts.

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Another potential challenge is dealing with session persistence. On some devices, such as mobile phones or smart TVs, you might still remain signed in despite logging out, due to browser settings or app-specific features that automatically log you back in. Also, clearing cookies or app data may be necessary to ensure complete sign-out if YouTube automatically logs you in the next time you open the app or website. To sign out of YouTube, simply click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the screen and select the “Sign out” option from the drop-down menu. This will log you out of YouTube on that device or browser.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.