How to Sign Out of One Google Account on Mobile & PC

By default Gmail only allows users to sign out of all devices on their mobile or PC. This is especially if you have logged in with multiple accounts. You may be using these accounts for Google Drive, Photos, YouTube, or Gmail only. This is not limited to only Chrome users, but MS Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera, etc. But don’t worry, there is no problem with that because there are options available to sign out of only one Google account.

The only thing is you don’t know the method to do it. That is why you are here and I am going to show you do it in easy steps.

This is really an annoying feature Google has recently implemented. I mean why should log out of all the accounts there. There may be one for your business, for only Gmail or YouTube, for kids, and for others. So if I do so then you will need to re-login with your username and password again.

And guess what? Many users don’t even recognize their passwords. At least for me, such a feature doesn’t make any sense. I mean let me use my Google account the way I want. I hope you guys are getting my point. Anyway, let’s get to the procedure…

You can only sign out of all accounts
You can only sign out of all accounts

How to Sign Out of One Google Account on PC

The procedure is to log out of just one Google account instead of multiple ones on your PC. The below procedure works on all Windows, macOS, Laptops, Computers, and Linux OS. Here is how to do it:

Go to your Gmail inbox, and click your profile photo at the top left. Now click “Manage your Google Account“. Click the Security tab on the left then the Manage Devices option under the “Your Devices” option. Click the three dots at the top right of any listed devices and select Signout. That is it, you will be signed out of that one Google account from that device in the next second. You can sing in back anytime you want.

Sign Out of One Google Account on PC
Sign Out of One Google Account on PC

Sign Out of One Google Account on Mobile

If you have logged in with more than one Google account on your mobile or Gmail app and wanna log out of just one instead of all. You can do it on Android and iPhone devices, here is the procedure:

Open the Gmail app, then tap your profile icon at the top right. You will the list of your account there. Tap the “Manage your Google Account” option. Tap the Security tab then the Manage Devices option under the “Your Devices”. Now tap the three-dotted vertical button next to any device and tap Sign out. Done, Google will now log out of your account shortly.

How to Sign Out of One Google Account on Mobile
How to Sign Out of One Google Account on Mobile

Alternative Method to Google Sign Out of One Account

You can use the Android settings app to log out of only 1 Google account instead of multiple. This is one of the preferred methods. Here are the easy steps you need to follow:

Open the Gmail app on your device. Then tap the “Manage Accounts on this Device” option. Select “Google” on the next screen. Then choose an account you wanna log out from. Now tap the More option at the bottom and select Remove account. Google will ask you to confirm the action, hit Yes on that, and done.

Alternatively, you can go to your Settings app. Then tap the Account & Sync option and select Google. You will see all your Google accounts listed there. Select the one you want to sign out from. Then tap the More option at the bottom and select Remove account. Google will now immediately log you out.

Alternative Method to Google Sign Out of One Account
Alternative Method to Google Sign Out of One Account

How Do I Log out of One Google Account on My Phone?

Here is the easy method to log out of only accounts without multiple accounts on your phone. Follow these steps: Open the Settings app on your phone > Accounts & Sync > Google > Select an account you wanna log out of > Tap More at the bottom > Remove Account. This way you will be logged out of Google products including Gmail, Google Device, YouTube, Google Photos, Google One, Sheets, Docs, and everything.

Read also: Import and Export Gmail Contacts.

Can I Sign out without Removing my account?

You cannot sign out without removing your Google account from your phone. Either way, you will be logged out of all Google products when you remove or unlink your account. If you think that getting into the Gmail app > Manage Account > Security > Your Devices and choosing the sign-out option there. You are wrong. That means to log out of that device completely not just the single app e.g Gmail. I am sure, you are getting my point. In short, there is no way to log out without removing an account from a device.

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