Content

• To step
• Method 1 of 4: On your mobile
• Method 2 of 4: Using the Windows Skype app
• Method 3 of 4: With the classic Skype in Windows
• Method 4 of 4: On a Mac
• Tips
• Warnings

This article teaches you how to log out of your Skype account. This is possible with the Windows Skype app on Windows, but also with the classic Skype app on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android.

To step

Method 1 of 4: On your mobile

1. Open Skype. Tap the Skype icon. It looks like a blue and white Skype symbol. This will open the main Skype page.
   • If Skype opens on a login page, you are already logged out of Skype.
2. Tap your profile picture. You will find it at the top of your screen.
   • If you don't have a profile picture, tap your initials in the circle at the top of your screen.
3. Tap the settings icon. It is shaped like a gear and can be found in the top right corner of your screen. This will open the settings menu.
4. Scroll down and tap Sign out. This button can be found at the bottom of the settings menu.
5. Tap on Sign out when asked. This will log you out of Skype. If you want to log in again, you will have to enter your email address (or phone number) and password.

Method 2 of 4: Using the Windows Skype app

1. Open Skype if it is not already open. Skype automatically saves your login details so you don't have to log in every time. However, this can pose a security problem if you share a computer with others.
   • If Skype opens on a login page, you are already logged out of Skype.
2. Click on your profile icon. This is the profile picture in the top left corner of the Skype window. You will now see a drop-down menu.
   • If you have not set a profile picture yet, you will only see a silhouette of a person on a colored background.
3. click on Sign out. This option can be found at the bottom of the drop-down menu. This will log you out of Skype. The next time you open Skype you will need to enter your email address (or phone number) and password to log in.

Method 3 of 4: With the classic Skype in Windows

1. Open Skype if it is not already open. Skype automatically saves your login details so you don't have to log in every time. However, this can pose a security problem if you share a computer with others.
   • If Skype opens on a login page, you are already logged out of Skype.
2. click on Skype. This tab is located in the top left corner of the Skype window. You will now see a drop-down menu.
3. click on Sign out. This is at the bottom of the drop-down menu. This will log you out of Skype, so the next time you open Skype you will have to enter your login details.

Method 4 of 4: On a Mac

1. Open Skype if it is not already open. Skype automatically saves your login details so you don't have to log in every time. However, this can pose a security problem if you share a computer with others.
   • When Skype is open, click on the Skype window to bring up the Skype options in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
   • If Skype opens on a login page, you are already logged out of Skype.
2. Click on the menu item File. You can find this on the left side of the menu bar. You will now see a drop-down menu.
3. click on Log out. This option can be found at the bottom of the drop-down menu. This will log you out of Skype. The next time you want to log in again, you will have to re-enter your email address (or phone number) and password.

Tips

• As with any account, it is good to log out of Skype after use if you share your computer with someone.

Warnings

• Closing Skype does not log you out of Skype.