How to Log Out of Reddit (Computer and App)

It sounds like the easiest question on the internet, and then you open Reddit and can't see a Log Out button anywhere. It's hidden a couple of taps deep, and on the phone app it's tucked behind a gesture that's easy to miss.

Here's where Reddit's help centre says to find it on a computer, iPhone and Android, plus what to do if you left yourself signed in on a computer that isn't yours.

Logging out of Reddit on a computer

On the website the option sits inside your profile menu:

1. Open Reddit in your browser.
2. Click your avatar in the top-right corner of the home screen to open the profile menu.
3. Scroll down the menu until you see Log Out.
4. Click Log Out.

The menu can be long, which is why the button is easy to miss. If your window is small, you'll need to scroll within the menu itself rather than the page behind it.

Logging out of the Reddit app on iPhone or Android

Reddit's help gives one route for both phone types, and it's the one that surprises people because there's no obvious Log Out button in the settings list.

1. Open the Reddit app.
2. Long press your avatar at the bottom-right of the screen.
3. Tap the log out icon to the right of your username.
4. Confirm if the app asks you to.

Menus vary a little by app version, so the icon may look slightly different on yours. The key detail is the long press on the avatar.

Checking you're logged out of Reddit afterwards

After you log out, it's worth a quick check, especially on a phone you share. Open Reddit again and see whether it asks you to sign in or shows a logged-out view. If it still shows your username, the log out didn't take, so repeat the steps above and make sure you tapped the icon beside your own name.

If you share a tablet with family, do this every time. A signed-in Reddit app can show your joined communities, and a child or friend could post from your account without meaning to.

Logging out of Reddit on a shared or public computer

This is the one that matters. If you forgot to log out on a library, hotel or work computer, don't just shrug. Reddit's security guidance says you shouldn't leave your account logged in, or let the browser save your password, on shared devices.

If you've already walked away, Reddit's help points to the account activity page, which lets you log out of all active sessions. It's the fastest way to kick a forgotten browser off your account from your own phone or laptop.

• Sign in on a device you trust and open the account activity page.
• Use the option to log out of all active sessions.
• Change your password afterwards if you're worried someone saw anything.

Logging out of Reddit versus deleting or deactivating

Logging out only ends the session on that device. Your account, posts and comments carry on exactly as before, and you can sign straight back in. It's not the same as deleting your account, which Reddit says is permanent.

What you want	What to do
Stop being signed in on this device	Log out from your avatar menu
Sign out everywhere after a forgotten session	Use the account activity page to log out of all active sessions
Remove your account for good	Use the delete account steps in Reddit's help

Keeping your Reddit login safe after you log out

Logging out is only one part of staying safe. Reddit supports two-factor authentication, which asks for a second check when you sign in, so a stolen password isn't enough on its own. If you've seen odd activity, Reddit's help on hacked or compromised accounts is the first place to go.

• Turn on two-factor authentication in your account settings.
• Use a unique password that you don't use anywhere else.
• Don't let a shared computer save your password.

Business owners who manage a brand account should think about who else knows the password. If you're running Reddit alongside other platforms, my guide to brands on Reddit covers the wider picture, and the same sign-out habit applies if you sign out of YouTube on a shared screen.

Who should log out of Reddit more often

Anyone who browses on a work laptop, a family tablet or a friend's phone should make logging out a habit. The same goes for people who manage a brand account, because a post made from the wrong account by mistake is awkward to explain. A few seconds at the end of a session is a small habit that prevents a lot of embarrassment.

If you can't find Log Out on Reddit

Work through it in order. On the website, scroll right to the bottom of the avatar menu. In the app, long press the avatar rather than tapping it, and check the right-hand side of your username for the icon. If the app still won't let you out, update it from your app store and try again, since layouts change between versions.

Frequently asked questions

How do I log out of Reddit on my computer?

Click your avatar in the top-right corner, scroll down the menu and click Log Out.

How do I log out of the Reddit app?

Long press your avatar at the bottom-right of the screen, then tap the log out icon to the right of your username. Reddit's help gives this route for both iOS and Android.

I forgot to log out on a shared computer. What now?

Reddit's help says the account activity page lets you log out of all active sessions. Change your password afterwards if you're worried.

Does logging out delete my Reddit account?

No. Logging out ends the session on that device only. Deleting is a separate, permanent step.

How do I make my Reddit login safer?

Reddit supports two-factor authentication, and its guidance says not to leave your account logged in or let a browser save your password on shared devices.