From signing into a new app to accessing premium content on websites, we need our Gmail almost everywhere. Although the Gmail app is commonly linked to a Google account it manages your Calendar data, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive files and folders, and more. If you are concerned about your privacy or changing devices, you should know the process of removing your account. Today we will show you how to log out of the Gmail app on Android, iPhone, and iPad. So, let’s jump right in!

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  • How to Log Out of Gmail App on Android, iPhone, and iPad
  • Method 1: Via iPhone and iPad
  • Method 2: Via Android

How to Log Out of Gmail App on Android, iPhone, and iPad

It is important to completely log out of Google given the volume of sensitive information connected to your account. Keep reading to find your answer.

Method 1: Via iPhone and iPad

It is easy to log out of your account from iOS devices, here’s how:

  1. Open the Gmail app and tap on the profile at the top right corner.
  2. Tap on Manage accounts on this device.
  3. Then, turn the toggle off for the account of your choice.
  4. Tap on Remove from this device to completely disable the email on your iPhone or iPad.
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This way you can manage your accounts on any iOS device.

Method 2: Via Android

Unfortunately, you can directly log out of your Gmail account from your Android smartphone. But there are some workarounds to this.

Option 1: Disable Syncing

You can tweak Gmail settings and turn off the email sync with the app. Follow the steps to do the same:

  1. Open Settings and tap on Passwords & accounts .
  2. Select the email account of your choice.
  3. Then, tap on Account sync .
  4. Now, turn the toggle off for Gmail .
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The selected account will no longer work on your Gmail app.

Option 2: Remove Google Account

Lastly, you can remove the entire information of the account from your device to log out of the Gmail app. Check out the steps:

  1. Open Settings and tap on Passwords & accounts .
  2. Select the Google account of your choice.
  3. Then, tap on Remove account .
  4. Select Remove account from the confirmation prompt.
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This way your account will successfully be removed.