You can sign out of your Google account on all devices from one place, without touching each device individually
If you've lost a phone, lent a laptop to someone, or just want to make sure no one else can access your Gmail and Google Drive, you can force a sign-out everywhere at once. Google calls this "signing out of all other sessions." You do it from any device where you know your password — usually a computer — and within minutes, every other device loses access to your account.
This is different from signing out of one device. When you sign out of one phone, that phone stops having access. When you sign out of all devices, every phone, tablet, and computer except the one you're using right now gets disconnected when ready. Anyone who had your account open on another device will see a "sign in again" message the next time they try to use Gmail or Google Drive.
Key Takeaways
- You sign out of all devices from your Google Account page at myaccount.google.com, under "Security" and "Your devices."
- The sign-out happens within a few minutes and affects every device except the one you're currently using.
- After you sign out of all devices, you'll need to enter your password again on any device you want to use — this includes your phone and tablet.
- If someone has your password, signing out of all devices locks them out, but they can still sign back in if they know the password.
- This action does not delete your account, change your password, or affect any of your files or emails.
How to sign out of all devices in five steps
Go to myaccount.google.com on any computer or phone where you know your password. You'll see your Google Account page with your name and profile picture at the top.
Click or tap "Security" in the left menu. If you're on a phone and don't see a left menu, look for three horizontal lines (called a menu icon) at the top left and tap that first.
Scroll down to a section called "Your devices" or "Manage all your devices." You'll see a list of devices that are currently signed into your Google account — usually with names like "Chrome on Windows," "Gmail on iPhone," or "Google Drive on iPad."
Click or tap "Sign out of all other sessions" or "Sign out of all devices." Google will ask you to confirm your password one more time for security. Type it in and click "Sign out."
Wait a few minutes. Google doesn't sign everything out when ready. Within five minutes, every device except the one you're using will be disconnected. The next time someone tries to use Gmail or Google Drive on another device, they'll see a screen asking them to sign in again.
What happens to your devices after you sign out
Any device that was signed in will show a "Sign in" button the next time the person tries to open Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, or YouTube. They cannot use any of these services without entering the password again. This includes your own devices — if you sign out of all devices from your computer, your phone will also be signed out and will ask for your password the next time you open an app.
Your files, emails, and photos are not deleted or moved. They stay exactly where they are. Signing out just removes the connection between the device and your account. Once someone signs back in with the correct password, they have full access again.
If you signed out because you lost a device or gave it to someone else, signing out of all devices buys you time to change your password. After you change your password, the lost device cannot sign back in even if someone tries, because the old password no longer works.
When to sign out of all devices versus signing out of one
Sign out of all devices when you've lost a phone or laptop, when you've lent a device to someone and want to make sure they can't access your account later, or when you think someone else knows your password. This is the nuclear option — it disconnects everything.
Sign out of just one device when you're returning a borrowed computer, switching to a new phone, or you straightforward want to clean up old devices you no longer use. You do this by opening the device itself, going to Settings, finding your Google account, and tapping "Sign out" or "Remove account." You don't need to go to myaccount.google.com for this.
If you're not sure whether you need to sign out of all devices or just one, ask yourself: do I want every device to be disconnected right now? If yes, use the all-devices method. If no, sign out of just the one device you're concerned about.
What to do after you sign out of all devices
Change your password if you think someone else knows it or if you've lost a device. Go back to myaccount.google.com, click "Security," and look for "Password" near the top. Click it and follow the steps to create a new one. After you change your password, any device that was signed out will not be able to sign back in with the old password.
Check which devices are currently signed in. After you've signed out of all devices, go back to "Your devices" on the Security page. You should see only the device you're currently using. If you see other devices listed, it means someone signed back in, and you may need to change your password or check your account for unusual activity.
Turn on two-step verification if you haven't already. This adds a second layer of security: even if someone knows your password, they can't sign in without a code from your phone. Go to myaccount.google.com, click "Security," and look for "2-Step Verification." Follow the steps to set it up.
Why you might not see all your devices listed
Google only shows devices that have signed in within the last few months. If you signed into a device once and never used it again, it might not appear on the list. This doesn't mean it's still signed in — it just means Google has stopped tracking it.
Some apps and services don't show up as separate devices. For example, if you use Gmail on your phone through the Gmail app and also through the web browser, Google might list them as one device or might not list the app version at all. Signing out of all devices will disconnect both anyway.
If you're looking for a specific device and can't find it, that device is probably already signed out or hasn't been used in a long time. You can always sign out of all devices anyway — it won't hurt anything, and it will make sure nothing is left connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will signing out of all devices delete my emails or files?
No. Your emails, Google Drive files, Google Photos, and everything else in your account stays exactly as it is. Signing out just removes the connection between devices and your account. All your data remains safe and unchanged.
What if I sign out of all devices and then want to use my phone again?
Open Gmail, Google Drive, or any Google app on your phone. You'll see a "Sign in" screen. Enter your email address and password, and you'll be signed back in. You may also need to enter a verification code if you have two-step verification turned on.
Can I sign out of all devices if I don't remember my password?
No, you need your password to sign out of all devices for security reasons. If you've forgotten it, go to accounts.google.com/signin/recovery and follow the steps to reset it. Once you've reset your password, you can then sign out of all devices.
Does signing out of all devices affect my Google account on my work computer?
Yes, it will sign out your personal Google account on your work computer too. If your work uses Google Workspace (Google's business version), that account is separate and won't be affected. But any personal Gmail or Google Drive on that computer will need to be signed in again.
How long does it take for all devices to be signed out?
Usually a few minutes, but sometimes up to 15 minutes. Google doesn't sign everything out when ready — it sends a signal to each device telling it to disconnect. The device has to receive that signal and process it, which takes a little time.