Sign Out of Google Drive From a Web Browser

To sign out of Google Drive on a computer or phone browser, look for your profile picture or initial in the top right corner of the screen. Click or tap it, then select Sign out from the menu that appears. You will be returned to the Google sign-in page, and your Drive files will no longer be visible until you sign back in.

If you do not see your profile picture, you may already be signed out. Refresh the page to confirm — if you land on a sign-in screen, the logout was successful.

Signing out from a browser does not delete your files. They remain stored in your Google account and will reappear the next time you sign in from any device.

Key Takeaways

  • Click your profile picture in the top right corner of Google Drive and select Sign out to end your session in a web browser.
  • On the Google Drive mobile app for iPhone or Android, tap your profile picture, then tap Sign out from the account menu.
  • Signing out removes access to your Drive on that device but does not delete your files.
  • If you share a device with others, sign out after each use to prevent them from viewing your files.
  • On a shared computer, you can also sign out by closing your browser or switching to a different user account.

Sign Out of the Google Drive Mobile App

On iPhone or Android, open the Google Drive app and tap your profile picture in the top left corner (iPhone) or top right corner (Android). Tap the account email address, then scroll down and tap Sign out. Confirm the action when prompted.

After you sign out, the app will return to the sign-in screen. Your files remain in your Google account — signing out only removes access from that phone or tablet.

Sign Out From Multiple Devices at Once

If you want to sign out of Google Drive on all devices at the same time, you can do this from your Google Account settings. Go to myaccount.google.com, select Security from the left menu, then scroll to Your devices and tap Manage all devices.

Find the device you want to sign out from and select it. Tap Sign out to end that session. Google will sign you out of that device when ready, and you will need to enter your password the next time you try to access Google Drive there.

This method is useful if you have lost a device, lent a computer to someone else, or want to may support an old phone no longer has access to your account.

What Happens After You Sign Out

Once you sign out, Google Drive will not load on that device unless you sign back in. If you are using a shared computer, the next person who opens a browser will see the sign-in page, not your files.

Your files themselves are not affected. They remain in your Google account, stored on Google's servers. You can access them from any other device where you sign in, or from the same device after you sign in again.

If you signed out because you forgot your password, you can reset it at accounts.google.com/signin/recovery. You will need access to a recovery email or phone number linked to your account.

Sign Out When You Cannot Access Your Device

If you no longer have access to a device — for example, you sold a laptop or lost a phone — you can still sign out remotely. Go to myaccount.google.com, select Security, then Manage all devices. Find the device in the list and tap Sign out.

Google will end your session on that device even if you do not have it in your hands. This prevents anyone who finds or buys the device from accessing your Drive files.

Troubleshooting: Sign Out Button Not Appearing

If you do not see your profile picture or the sign-out option, try refreshing the page or closing and reopening your browser. Sometimes Google Drive takes a moment to load the menu.

On mobile, make sure you are using the official Google Drive app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). Third-party apps or older versions may not display the sign-out option correctly. Update the app and try again.

If you are still unable to sign out, you can clear your browser cookies and cache, which will force you to sign in again the next time you visit Google Drive. On most browsers, this option is in Settings under Privacy or History.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does signing out delete my Google Drive files?

No. Signing out only removes access to your files on that device. Your files remain stored in your Google account and will appear again when you sign back in from any device.

Can I sign out of Google Drive without signing out of Gmail?

No. Google Drive, Gmail, and other Google services share the same login. When you sign out of one, you sign out of all of them on that device. To use only one service, you would need to sign in to a different Google account.

What should I do if someone else is using my Google Drive?

Sign out of all devices from your Google Account settings at myaccount.google.com, then change your password. This will end all active sessions and prevent anyone with the old password from accessing your account. You can then sign back in on your own devices.

How do I sign out of Google Drive on a work or school computer?

Click your profile picture and select Sign out, just as you would on a personal device. If your account is managed by your workplace or school, your IT department may have additional sign-out requirements or policies — check with them if you have questions.

Can I sign out of Google Drive on one browser but stay signed in on another?

Yes. Each browser maintains its own login session. You can be signed in on Chrome and signed out on Firefox at the same time. Sign out in each browser separately if you want to remove access from all of them.