How To Log Out Of Twitter On Any Device (Yes, It’s Way Too Many Clicks)

For some reason, Twitter makes logging out feel like solving a puzzle, like they really don’t want you to leave. Whether you’re on mobile, desktop, or using multiple devices, it takes more steps than you’d think just to find that tiny “Log out” button.

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1. How to Log Out of Twitter on iPhone or Android (Twitter/X App)

Yes, it’s buried in the profile settings.

Steps:

1. Open the Twitter app.
2. Tap your profile icon or the navigation menu in the top-left.
3. Scroll all the way down and tap Settings & Support to expand the section.
4. Tap Settings and privacy.
5. Tap Your account.
6. Tap Account information.
7. Tap Log out at the bottom.
8. Confirm by tapping Log out again in the pop-up.

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2. How to Log Out of Twitter on Desktop (twitter.com)

Still takes more clicks than it should.

Steps:

1. Go to x.com and make sure you’re logged in.
2. Click on your profile icon in the left-hand menu (bottom-left corner).
3. Click Log out @yourusername.
4. Confirm the log out in the pop-up.

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3. How to Log Out of Twitter on All Devices (Remotely)

Useful if you think your account is still logged in somewhere else, like an old phone.

Steps:

1. Open the Twitter app or go to x.com on a browser.
2. Go to Settings and privacy.
3. Tap or click Security and account access.
4. Select Apps and sessions.
5. Tap Sessions.
6. You’ll see all devices where you’re currently logged in.
7. Tap Log out of all other sessions.

Note: This will log out every device except the one you’re currently using.

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4. How to Log Out by Removing Twitter’s Access (Advanced Method)

You can also yank Twitter’s access from your device through browser settings or system account controls.

iPhone/iPad:

1. Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts (or Mail > Accounts, depending on iOS version).
2. If Twitter is listed as an account, tap it and select Delete Account.

Android:

1. Go to Settings > Accounts.
2. Tap Twitter, then tap Remove account.

Web Browser:

1. Open your browser’s Settings > Privacy > Site Settings > Cookies and Site Data.
2. Search for Twitter and remove stored login cookies.

Note: This forces logout by clearing saved sessions.

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Final Tip: Don’t Forget to Revoke Access from Third-Party Apps

If you used Twitter on apps like TweetDeck, Buffer, or a third-party client:

1. Go to Settings and privacy > Security and account access > Connected apps.
2. Revoke access from apps you don’t use anymore.

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Logging out shouldn’t be this complicated, but now you’ve got every method in your back pocket. Whether you’re switching accounts, ditching Twitter for good, or just borrowing someone’s phone, now you can get out clean.