To sign out of your Google account on Android, you must remove the account from the device through Settings, as Android does not have a universal sign-out button. This action signs you out of your Google account on the device and across all Google apps on that device.
How to sign out of your Google account on Android
Google documents removing the account from the device as the correct way to sign out of your Google account on Android. This method signs you out of the account on the device and all its apps.
- Open the device's Settings app.
- Tap Passwords & accounts. If this option is not available, the label may differ by device and may appear as Manage accounts or another device-specific account menu.
- Under Accounts, tap the Google account you want to remove.
- Tap Remove account.
- Confirm by tapping Remove account or Delete.
If this is the only Google Account on the device, Google says you must enter the device’s pattern, PIN, or password to continue.
Sign out of your Google account remotely
When you do not have your Android device with you, you can sign out of your Google account remotely through your Google Account security settings. This is useful if your device is lost or if you want to end a session without physically accessing the phone, such as after bypassing phone lock screens.
Google also documents a remote sign-out path in Gmail: Open Gmail and tap your Profile picture. Tap Manage your Google Account. Go to Security & sign-in. In Your devices, tap Manage all devices. Select the device or session. Tap Sign out.
Sign out of Gmail on Android
To sign out of your Google account from the Gmail app specifically, use the Manage accounts on this device option. Gmail does not have a separate logout button in the app.
- Open the Gmail app on your Android phone or tablet.
- Tap your Profile picture in the top right.
- Tap Manage accounts on this device.
- Choose the account.
- Tap Remove account at the bottom.
Google says removing the account from the device also signs you out of other Google products on that device.
Sign out of Chrome on Android
If you only want to end a browser session without removing the account from the device, Chrome has a built-in Sign out option.
- On your Android device, open Chrome.
- On the right of the address bar, tap More.
- Tap Settings.
- Tap your name.
- Tap Sign out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will removing my Google account delete my data on the device?
Removing the account from the device will remove the account from all apps on the device. Data associated with the account, such as contacts and emails, may be removed from the device, but your Google account data is not deleted from Google's servers.
How do I sign back into my Google account on Android?
To sign back in, go to Settings, tap Passwords & accounts, tap Add account, and select Google. Enter your credentials to restore access to the account on the device.
Can I sign out of one Google app without signing out of all Google services?
Yes. You can sign out of Chrome using its built-in Sign out option, which ends the browser session without removing the account from the device. For Gmail, you must remove the account from the app, which also removes it from other Google apps on the device.
What happens if I remove my Google account from a shared device?
Removing the account signs you out of all Google apps on that device and prevents others from accessing your Google data. You will need to sign in again to use Google services on that device.
