The fastest way to log out of Pinterest
To log out of Pinterest, tap or click your profile icon in the top right corner, scroll down to find "Log out," and select it. On a phone, the profile icon is usually in the bottom right. On a computer, it's in the top right. The app or website will return you to the login screen, and your session ends when ready.
If you're on a shared device or public computer, logging out is the basic step to prevent someone else from accessing your account. But there's more you should know about what happens to your data after you log out, and what to do if you want to fully disconnect from Pinterest.
Key Takeaways
- Log out by tapping your profile icon and selecting "Log out" — this ends your session but does not delete your account or data.
- Logging out on one device does not automatically log you out on other devices; you must log out separately on each phone, tablet, or computer.
- Pinterest keeps your saved pins, boards, and account information even after you log out, until you delete your account.
- If you want to prevent Pinterest from tracking your activity across the web, you can revoke app permissions or adjust your privacy settings before logging out.
- Clearing your browser cookies after logging out removes local tracking data, but Pinterest's servers still hold your account history.
How to log out on a phone or tablet
On an iPhone or Android phone, open the Pinterest app and tap the profile icon at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the menu. You'll see "Log out" as the last option. Tap it, and the app will return to the login screen.
If you use Pinterest in a mobile web browser instead of the app, tap the profile icon in the top right corner of the page, then tap "Log out" from the dropdown menu. Either way, you're logged out when ready and cannot see your account until you log back in with your password.
How to log out on a computer or laptop
On a desktop or laptop, go to Pinterest.com and look for your profile icon in the top right corner of the page. Click it to open a dropdown menu. Select "Log out" from the list. Your browser will redirect to the Pinterest login page, and your session ends.
If you're using Pinterest in a web browser and the profile icon doesn't appear, you may already be logged out. Refresh the page to confirm — if you see the login screen, you're not signed in.
What happens to your data when you log out
Logging out does not delete your account, your saved pins, your boards, or any information Pinterest has collected about you. Your account remains active on Pinterest's servers. If someone knows your email and password, they can log back in and see everything you saved.
Pinterest continues to track activity on websites that use the Pinterest button or pixel — the small tracking code many websites install — even after you log out. This tracking happens because the tracking code recognizes your device, not your logged-in account. If you want to stop this, you can revoke Pinterest's permission to track you in your browser settings or adjust your privacy settings within Pinterest before you log out.
Logging out on multiple devices
If you use Pinterest on a phone, a tablet, and a computer, logging out on one device does not log you out on the others. You must log out separately on each device. This is by design — it prevents you from being locked out if you lose one device.
To see which devices have active sessions, go to your account settings on any device and look for "Active sessions" or "Devices." Not all accounts show this feature, but if yours does, you can end a session remotely without physically accessing that device. This is useful if you've lost a phone or used a public computer and want to make sure no one else can access your account.
The difference between logging out and deleting your account
Logging out is temporary — you can log back in anytime with your password. Deleting your account is permanent. When you delete your account, Pinterest removes your profile, boards, and saved pins from the platform. However, some data may remain in Pinterest's backups for a limited time.
If you want to stop using Pinterest but aren't ready to delete your account, logging out is the right choice. If you want Pinterest to stop storing your information, you'll need to delete your account through your settings. That process usually takes a few days to complete.
Clearing cookies and local data after logging out
When you log out, your browser may still store cookies — small files that remember you visited Pinterest. These cookies don't let anyone log into your account, but they do let Pinterest recognize your device if you visit again. To remove them, clear your browser's cache and cookies.
On most browsers, you can do this by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Delete (Windows) or Command+Shift+Delete (Mac), then selecting "Cookies and other site data" and choosing the time range. Select "All time" to remove everything. This removes local tracking data from your device, but it does not affect the information Pinterest's servers have already collected about you.
Frequently Asked Questions
If I log out on my phone, will I be logged out on my computer too?
No. Each device maintains its own session. You must log out separately on your phone, tablet, and computer. If you want to end all sessions at once, check your account settings for an option to "log out everywhere" or "end all sessions," though not all accounts have this feature.
Can someone else access my Pinterest account if I just log out?
Not unless they know your email and password. Logging out ends your session, so the next person to use that device will see the login screen. However, if you're on a shared device and someone has access to your email account, they could use the "Forgot password" option to reset your Pinterest password.
Does logging out delete my pins and boards?
No. Your pins, boards, and all saved content remain on Pinterest after you log out. They stay there until you delete your account. Logging out only ends your current session; it doesn't remove any data from Pinterest's servers.
Why does Pinterest still show me ads after I log out?
Pinterest uses tracking pixels on other websites to recognize your device even when you're not logged in. This lets them show you ads based on your browsing history. Logging out stops tracking through your account, but not through the pixel. You can adjust your ad preferences in Pinterest settings or use your browser's privacy controls to limit this tracking.
What should I do if I can't find the log out button?
Make sure you're looking at your profile menu, not a general settings menu. On phones, the profile icon is usually at the bottom right of the app. On computers, it's at the top right. If you still can't find it, try logging out through your browser's developer tools or clearing all cookies for Pinterest, which will force you to log in again the next time you visit.