Logging out of a social media account can be somewhat tricky, particularly as companies are making it more complicated than necessary.
How to log out of Instagram on any device
1. Open the Instagram app and go to your profile,
2. Go to Settings and open the Security tab,
3. Go to Login Activity and select the device you want to log out from.
In this article, I will guide you through the process of logging out of your Instagram account on all platforms and assist you in making your private data more secure.
You will learn how to log out of the Instagram app on both iPhone and Android, as well as how to log out of the Instagram version on PC.
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How to Log Out of Instagram on All Devices?
If you haven’t been mindful of your login status recently, you may have left your account logged in in a place where you wouldn’t want it to be.
You might have logged in on a stranger’s phone, at a public library, or similar locations. As you can imagine, this can lead to a range of issues.
To ensure this is not the case, we will implement a log-out option that enables us to log out from multiple devices simultaneously.
Login activity will include login information for all the devices that have your Instagram account logged in. Tapping the three dots on the right side of the listed devices will enable you to log out of each device individually.
How to Log Out of Instagram on Android and iPhone?
Once you have learned how to log out of every device, this process will be straightforward. I will demonstrate the most convenient method to log out of a single mobile device.
This will function identically on both platforms.
How to Log Out of Instagram on a PC?
Logging out of an Instagram account on a computer is simple and should be consistent across all browsers.
To log out of Instagram, you just need to tap the icon in the top right corner. A pop-up menu will appear, enabling you to choose the log-out option.
Changing Your Instagram Password
If you have not paid much attention to the logging-out process in the past, it is likely that your Instagram password may be compromised.
To enhance the security of your account, I recommend changing your current password.
If you are using mobile devices, you need to navigate to the security tab that we opened earlier.
On the security page, tap the password section. You will be prompted to enter your current password and a new one. Once you have completed this, tap save (if using an iOS device) or the checkmark (if using an Android device).
Changing Your Instagram Password on PC
To change your Instagram password on your PC, click on the profile icon in the top right corner, then select profile from the menu.
This will open your profile page and allow you to click the “Edit profile” option.
In the “Edit profile” options, you can select “Change Password.” You will be prompted to enter your old password and the new one. Clicking the blue background “Change Password” button will confirm the change.
Conclusion
In this article, I cover how to log out of Instagram on both Android and iPhone, as well as how to log out from browser versions. Additionally, I discuss some security aspects, including changing your password and logging out of all devices simultaneously.
Hopefully, it has made navigating this platform easier and helped you reduce some of the risks associated with using it.
FAQ
Does logging out of Instagram delete your account?
No. The act of logging out of your Instagram account does not delete it. The account will remain active, but you or anyone else will not be able to access it without entering login credentials again.
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Why can’t I log out of Instagram?
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