- Go to YouTube and click your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- Select Sign out from the dropdown menu.
- Wait for the page to refresh, then confirm and click the Sign in button that appears in the top-right corner.
- On the sign-in page, verify that no account is currently signed in.
How to Sign Out of YouTube
Walk through this interactive demo to learn how to sign out of YouTube.
📌 Why this matters
Why this matters
Signing out of YouTube ends your active session but does not remove the account from the device. This is useful for quickly switching users or stopping access temporarily without affecting saved accounts. However, on shared devices, simply signing out may still leave your account visible in the account switcher. Verifying that you are fully signed out helps prevent accidental access and ensures your activity is not tied to the wrong session.
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