The fastest way to log out of X on iPhone
Open the X app and tap your profile icon in the bottom right corner. Tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) at the top. Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy, then Account, then Log out. Confirm by tapping Log out again when the app asks you to confirm.
The entire process takes about 30 seconds. After you log out, X will ask if you want to keep notifications on — you can turn them off or leave them on depending on your preference. Once you close that prompt, you will be returned to the login screen.
Key Takeaways
- Logging out removes your account from the iPhone app but does not delete your account or your posts.
- You must go through your profile menu, not the settings app on your phone — X does not appear in iPhone Settings.
- If you forget your password, you can reset it during login using your email or phone number before logging back in.
- Logging out on your iPhone does not log you out on other devices — you stay logged in on your computer, tablet, or other phones until you log out there too.
What happens to your account when you log out
Logging out of the X app removes your account from that device only. Your posts, followers, and messages stay on X's servers. Your account itself is not deleted, and you can log back in anytime using your username and password.
Other people can still see your posts, reply to you, and send you messages while you are logged out. You straightforward will not receive notifications about those activities on your iPhone until you log back in. If you want to prevent people from seeing your posts or contacting you, you would need to deactivate or delete your account instead — logging out is not the same thing.
If you cannot find the log out button
The menu structure in X changes occasionally, and the location of the log out button can shift between app versions. If you cannot find Settings and privacy in your profile menu, try updating the X app from the App Store first — outdated versions sometimes have different layouts.
If updating does not help, try this alternate route: tap your profile icon, then look for a gear icon or settings symbol. From there, scroll through all available options until you see Account or Log out. If you still cannot locate it, you can also log out by going to X.com in Safari on your iPhone, logging in there, and using the web version's log out button — this will log you out of the app as well.
Logging out when you have forgotten your password
If you cannot remember your password, you do not need to log out first. Instead, tap Forgot password? on the login screen. X will send a reset link to the email address or phone number associated with your account. Follow the link, create a new password, and then log in normally.
Once you are logged in with your new password, you can log out using the steps above if you want to. This approach is faster than trying to log out of an account you cannot access.
Logging out on multiple devices
If you use X on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and web browser, logging out on your iPhone does not log you out anywhere else. You must log out separately on each device. This is useful if you want to keep using X on your computer while removing it from your phone, but it also means you need to remember to log out everywhere if you are trying to fully disconnect.
To log out on your Mac, open the X app or website, go to your profile menu, and select log out. On the web, the process is the same. On an iPad, follow the same steps as the iPhone since they use the same app. If you want to log out everywhere at once, you would need to change your password — this forces all devices to log out automatically, though it takes a few minutes to take effect across all of X's servers.
What to do before you log out
Before logging out, consider saving any information you might need. If you have direct messages you want to keep, take screenshots or write down important details, because you will not be able to access your messages while logged out. X does not send you copies of your messages by email.
If you are logging out because you are selling or giving away your iPhone, make sure you have also removed X from your iCloud backup or disabled iCloud sync for the app. Otherwise, when someone sets up the phone with a new account, they might be able to access your X data if they restore from your backup. You can check this in iPhone Settings under iCloud — scroll down to find X and toggle it off if it is currently on.
Logging back in after you log out
When you open the X app after logging out, you will see the login screen. Enter your username or email address and your password. If you have two-factor authentication turned on, X will ask for a code from your authenticator app or a text message to your phone number. Enter that code and you will be logged back in.
If you do not remember your username, you can log in using the email address or phone number associated with your account instead. X will recognize either one. If you have changed your email or phone number since you created the account, use whichever one is currently linked to your account in your settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does logging out delete my X account?
No. Logging out only removes your account from your iPhone. Your account, posts, followers, and messages all remain on X's servers. To permanently delete your account, you would need to go to your account settings and choose the delete or deactivate option.
Will I lose my direct messages if I log out?
Your messages stay on X's servers and you can read them again once you log back in. However, you cannot access them while logged out. If you need to save specific messages, take screenshots before you log out.
Can I log out of X without opening the app?
No, you must open the X app to log out through the app itself. If you cannot open the app, you can log out through X.com in Safari instead, which will also log you out of the app.
What if I log out and then forget my password?
Tap Forgot password? on the login screen. X will send a reset link to your email or phone number. You do not need to be logged in to reset your password.
Does logging out on my iPhone log me out on my computer too?
No. Each device is logged in separately. You must log out on your computer, tablet, and phone individually. Logging out on one device does not affect your login status on any other device.