The fastest way to log out of Reddit

Open the Reddit app and tap your profile icon in the top right corner. Scroll down to the bottom of the menu and tap Log Out. That's it — you're signed out and the app will show the login screen the next time you open it.

If you don't see a Log Out button, you may be using an older version of the app. Update Reddit from your phone's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store), then try again. The logout option should appear after the update.

Key Takeaways

  • Tap your profile icon in the top right corner of the Reddit app, then scroll down and tap Log Out.
  • After you log out, anyone who picks up your phone will not be able to see your Reddit account, messages, or saved posts.
  • If the Log Out button doesn't appear, update the Reddit app from your phone's app store first.
  • Logging out on your phone does not affect Reddit on a web browser or on other devices — you'll need to log out separately on each one.

Why you might want to log out

Logging out removes your account from the app. Anyone who borrows your phone or gains access to it will not be able to read your private messages, see your saved posts, or post under your name. This is the main reason people log out: to keep their account private when they're not using it.

Logging out also clears your browsing history from that device. Reddit will no longer show you personalized recommendations based on what you've viewed on that phone. If you share a device with someone else, logging out ensures your activity doesn't influence what they see when they open the app.

What happens after you log out

The Reddit app will return to the login screen. You'll see the option to log back in with your username and password, or to sign in with Google or Apple ID if you set that up before.

Any drafts you were writing will be saved on Reddit's servers, so you can finish them after you log back in. Your account itself — your posts, comments, karma, and subscriptions — stays on Reddit's servers and is not deleted. Logging out only removes your account from that specific app on that specific phone.

Logging out on other devices

If you use Reddit on multiple devices — your phone, tablet, and computer — you need to log out separately on each one. Logging out of the app on your phone does not automatically log you out of Reddit in a web browser or on a different device.

To log out on a web browser, click your profile icon in the top right corner of Reddit.com, then click Log Out. To log out on a tablet, follow the same steps as the phone app: tap your profile icon and scroll down to Log Out.

If you forgot your password

If you want to log out but can't remember your password, you can still log out of the app without it. Just tap your profile icon, scroll to Log Out, and tap it. You don't need your password to sign out.

If you want to log back in later and don't remember your password, go to the Reddit login page and click Forgot password? Reddit will send a password reset link to the email address connected to your account. You'll need access to that email to reset it.

Clearing your account from a shared device

If you share a phone or tablet with someone else and want to make sure they can't access your Reddit account, logging out is the first step. After you log out, they would need your username and password to get back in.

For extra security on a shared device, you can also change your Reddit password from a different device (like a computer). Go to Reddit.com, click your profile icon, then click User Settings. Click Password and enter a new one. This ensures that even if someone knows your old password, they can't log in.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will logging out delete my Reddit account?

No. Logging out only removes your account from that app on that phone. Your account, posts, comments, and everything else stays on Reddit's servers. You can log back in anytime with your username and password.

Can I log out without knowing my password?

Yes. You can tap Log Out from the app menu without entering your password. The app already knows who you are, so it just needs to disconnect you. You'll need your password only if you want to log back in later.

What if the Log Out button is grayed out or won't work?

Try closing the Reddit app completely and opening it again. If that doesn't work, restart your phone. If the button still doesn't appear, uninstall the Reddit app and reinstall it from your app store. This usually fixes menu problems.

Does logging out on my phone log me out everywhere?

No. You stay logged in on other devices — your computer, tablet, or other phones. You need to log out separately on each device. This is by design, so you can use Reddit on multiple devices at the same time.

Can someone log back into my account after I log out?

Only if they know your username and password. Logging out removes your account from the app, so they would need to enter your login details to access it. If you're worried about someone guessing your password, change it from a different device.