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This wikiHow teaches you how to sign out of WhatsApp on computers, Android and iOS devices. Although there is no “Log Out” button on the mobile app, you can still achieve the same result by deleting app data (for Android) or deleting apps (for iPhone and iPad). .

Steps

Method 1 of 3: On Android

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   Open WhatsApp. A green dialogue bubble app on your home screen or app drawer.

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   Data backup. Because WhatsApp doesn't have a Log Out button by default, we need to log out by deleting the app's data on the phone. To make sure you don't lose your chats, back them up to your Google account. Proceed as follows:
   • Tap the image button ⋮ in the upper right of the screen.
   • Click Settings (Settings) is at the bottom of the drop-down menu.
   • Click Chats.
   • Click Chat Backup (Backup chat).
   • Click Backup (Backup).

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   Press the Home key. The large circular button is in the middle bottom area of ​​the device. You will return to the main screen.

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   Open Settings on Android. Gray gear app on home screen or app drawer.

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   Scroll down and tap Apps (Application). The option is under the heading “Devices”.

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   Scroll down and tap WhatsApp. Apps are in the list in alphabetical order, so you may need to scroll down a bit.

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   Click Storage (Capacity). If you don't see the Storage option but there is a button called “Clear Data” then proceed to the next step.

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   Click Clear Data. If a confirmation message appears asking if you want to delete the app's files and settings, tap OK. If not, just proceed to the next step.

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   Open WhatsApp. A green login screen will open to indicate that you are logged out.
   • When you want to sign in again, open WhatsApp and enter your username and password. You will be asked to press Restore to restore from backed up content.
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Method 2 of 3: On iPhone and iPad

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   Open WhatsApp. Green bubble dialog app on home screen.

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   Chat content backup. Because WhatsApp doesn't have a Log Out button by default, we need to uninstall the app if we want to log out. For messages to be safe, you should first back up data to iCloud. Proceed as follows:
   • Click Settings in the lower right corner of the screen.
   • Click Chats.
   • Click Chat Backup.
   • Click Back Up Now (Back up now).

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   Press the Home key. The large circular button is in the middle bottom area of ​​the device. You will return to the main screen.

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   Press and hold on the WhatsApp icon. You can lift your finger when the icon starts to gently shake.

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   Tap the X on the WhatsApp icon. A message will pop up.

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   Click Delete. The app will be removed from the device.

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   Download WhatsApp when you want to sign in again. You can search for “WhatsApp” on the App Store, then tap on the cloud icon when the app appears in the search results. When you sign in again, you will be asked to press Restore to restore chat data. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: On WhatsApp website or computer

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   Open WhatsApp on your mobile device. A green dialogue bubble app on your home screen or app drawer (Android).
   • This is applicable for your WhatsApp account to automatically log out on the computer or web version when you are not using the computer.
   • If you are on a computer, you can log out by clicking the image button ⋮ and then selecting Log out.

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   Click Settings in the lower right corner of the application.

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   Click WhatsApp Web / Desktop.

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   Click Log out from all computers (Log out of all computers).

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   Press Log out To confirm. Your WhatsApp session on computer has ended. advertisement