The fastest way to log out of Pinterest

To log out of Pinterest on a computer, click your profile icon in the top right corner, then select "Log out" from the menu that appears. On a phone or tablet, tap the profile icon at the bottom right, scroll to the bottom of your profile page, and tap "Log out". The app will return you to the login screen. You are when ready signed out — Pinterest does not keep you logged in after you close the session.

If you cannot find the logout button or the menu does not appear, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening the app. On older versions of the Pinterest app, the logout option may be under "Settings" instead of directly on your profile page.

Key Takeaways

  • Log out on a computer by clicking your profile icon and selecting "Log out" from the dropdown menu.
  • Log out on a phone or tablet by tapping your profile icon, scrolling down, and tapping "Log out".
  • Logging out removes your session but does not delete your account, saved pins, or boards.
  • If you want to prevent Pinterest from tracking your activity across other websites, you can disable the Pinterest tag in your browser settings separately from logging out.

Why logging out matters for your privacy

When you stay logged into Pinterest, the platform can track which websites you visit — even when you are not on Pinterest itself. This happens through a tracking code called the Pinterest tag, which many websites embed in their pages. Logging out stops Pinterest from linking your browsing activity to your account, though the tag itself may still collect data that Pinterest associates with your device.

Logging out is especially important if you use a shared computer or device. Anyone who picks up your phone or sits at your computer after you leave can see your saved pins, your boards, and your search history unless you log out first. They cannot change your password or email without your login credentials, but they can view everything you have saved and create new boards under your account.

Logging out on a web browser

On Pinterest.com in a web browser, look for your profile picture or initial in the top right corner of the page. Click it once. A small menu will drop down with options including "Settings", "Help", and "Log out". Click "Log out" at the bottom of this menu.

If you are using Pinterest in a private or incognito browser window, you may be automatically logged out when you close the window. Check your browser settings to confirm — most browsers clear cookies and login sessions when you close a private window, which means you will need to log in again the next time you open one.

Logging out on the Pinterest mobile app

Open the Pinterest app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of your screen. This takes you to your profile page. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page. You will see a "Log out" button in gray text. Tap it, and the app will return to the login screen.

On some older versions of the Pinterest app, the logout option is inside Settings instead. If you do not see "Log out" at the bottom of your profile page, tap the gear icon or "Settings" and look for the logout option there. Update your app through the App Store or Google Play if you are unsure which version you have.

What happens to your account after you log out

Logging out does not delete your account, your pins, your boards, or any of your saved content. Everything remains on Pinterest's servers under your username. The next time you log in with your email and password, you will see exactly what you left behind.

Your account settings, privacy choices, and saved pins stay the same. Logging out straightforward ends your current session — it is the same as closing a door on your account rather than locking it permanently. If you want to permanently delete your account instead, that is a separate process that requires going into Settings and choosing "Deactivate account" or "Delete account".

Logging out on multiple devices at once

If you want to log out of Pinterest on all your devices at the same time, go to Settings on the web version of Pinterest. Look for "Active sessions" or "Where you are logged in". You will see a list of devices and browsers currently logged into your account. Select "Log out everywhere" or click the X next to each device you want to log out of. This ends all active sessions when ready.

This is useful if you think someone else may have access to your account, or if you have left a device at a repair shop or given it to someone else. Logging out everywhere forces you to log back in on any device you want to use Pinterest on, but it ensures no one can access your account from an old phone or computer you no longer use.

Clearing your Pinterest data from your browser

Logging out of Pinterest does not automatically clear the cookies and tracking data your browser has stored. If you want to remove this data, you need to clear your browser cache separately. On Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, go to Settings or Preferences, find "Clear browsing data" or "Clear history", and select the time range and data types you want to remove.

You can choose to clear only cookies, or cookies plus browsing history, cached images, and other site data. Clearing cookies will log you out of most websites you visit, so you may need to log back in to accounts you use regularly. If you only want to remove Pinterest's data, some browsers let you clear cookies for a specific website instead of all websites at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does logging out of Pinterest delete my pins and boards?

No. Logging out only ends your current session. All your pins, boards, and saved content remain on Pinterest. When you log back in, everything will be there exactly as you left it.

What if I forget my password after logging out?

Go to Pinterest.com and click "Log in". On the login page, click "Forgot password?" and enter your email address. Pinterest will send you a link to reset your password. Click the link in your email and create a new password.

Can someone access my account if I only log out but do not clear my browser cookies?

If you are on a shared device, logging out is enough to prevent someone from accessing your account through the Pinterest app or website. However, if they have direct access to your device and know how to view browser cookies, they could potentially see some of your activity data. Clearing cookies adds an extra layer of protection on shared devices.

Does logging out stop Pinterest from tracking me on other websites?

Logging out stops Pinterest from linking your browsing activity to your account, but the Pinterest tag on other websites may still collect data about your visits. To fully prevent this tracking, you can disable the Pinterest tag in your browser settings or use a browser extension that blocks tracking pixels.

How do I know if I am still logged into Pinterest?

If you see your profile picture or name in the top right corner of Pinterest.com, or if the Pinterest app shows your profile when you open it, you are still logged in. If you see a "Log in" button instead, you have been logged out.