When you close an app like discord by simply hitting the close button, the app shuts down from running for a while but, once you open it back, there is your account the same way you left it. Even though this feature is helpful sometimes, it can cause problems when you are sharing your device or, using someone else’s. In those cases, you can log out of Discord. If you are unaware of how to do so, worry no more because we have you covered. In this article, you will learn how to log out of Discord.
How to Log Out of Discord?
Leaving your account open on someone else’s device can cause a lot of leaks of your private information. Not to mention how much anxiety you will be feeling the entire time. Well, you can log out easily in just a few steps and prevent all these from happening. You can log out of Discord by:
- Using Android
- Using Desktop/PC
1. Using Android
To log out of Discord using your android phone, follow the given steps:
1. Open Discord on your phones.
2. From the bottom bar, select ‘Profile’ option.
3. Scroll down to Accounts.
4. Click on ‘Log Out’
5. Select ‘Log Out’ to confirm.
6. You will be logged out.
In this way, you can log out of your or someone else’s account on Discord.
2. Using Desktop/PC
To log out of Discord using a desktop/PC i.e. the Discord web app, follow the steps given below:
1. Open Discord on your device.
2. From the left sidebar, click on the ‘Settings’ icon attached to your profile name.
3. You will be taken to the Discord settings page.
4. Scroll the left sidebar down and select ‘Log Out’ option.
5. Select ‘Log Out’ to confirm.
In this way, you can log out of Discord using your computers.
How to Log Out of All Devices?
There might be cases when you did not have a battery on your device or just had to log into someone else’s device and forgot to log out later. Well, in those cases, Discord allows you to log out of all devices that you have logged into. You can do so by:
1. Changing your Password
One of the effective ways to log out of Discord on all devices is by changing your passwords. Doing this, you will require to enter your password before using those devices again. To change your password on Discord, follow the steps mentioned below:
1. Open Discord and click on the ‘Profile icon’.
2. Select the ‘Account’ option then click on ‘Password’.
3. Enter your new password and click on ‘Change Password’.
Your password will be changed and now you will log out of all other devices except your current one. If you are actually thinking of logging out of Discord on your own personal and safe device only because some of your friends are constantly disturbing you, you can appear offline in Discord instead.
2. Enable/Disable Two-Factor Authentication
Another method for you to log out of accounts on Discord is by enabling or disabling the two-factor authentication on Discord. This method also helps to make your account extra secure by requesting 6 digit unique code every time you try to log in on new devices. To do so, follow the given steps:
1. Open Discord and click on ‘Profile icon’.
2. Select ‘Account’ option then scroll down to ‘Two Factor Authentication’.
3. If it is enabled, disable it. If it is not enabled, enable it.
4. Enter your password and click on ‘Okay’.
The two-factor authentication will have been enabled and you will be logged out of every other device.
Conclusion
Hence, by using the steps mentioned above in the article, you can now log out of Discord using your android, desktop/Pc as well as all the other devices you might have logged into. Make sure that your account is not in someone else’s hands and if that happens, consider changing your password or using the two-factor authentication method. Hope this article was helpful and cleared your doubts. Feel free to leave comments in case of any queries.
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