If you are looking for a way to Logout from WhatsApp on computer, you can find below the steps to Logout from WhatsApp Web on Windows PC and Mac.
Logout from WhatsApp Web
When you use WhatsApp on PC or Mac, the default option on the web version of WhatsApp is to always keep you signed-in to your WhatsApp Account on computer.
However, the problem with this setup is that your WhatsApp Messages remain accessible on the computer and can be seen by anyone else that has access to your device.
This can get worse, if you forget to Logout of WhatsApp on a public computer (Library, Hotel, etc) and someone else starts using the same computer.
Hence, WhatsApp provides the option to Logout from WhatsApp on computer and also provides the option to remotely Logout from WhatsApp Web using a mobile device.
1. Logout from WhatsApp On PC and Mac
All that is required to Logout from WhatsApp on Windows PC or Mac is to click on the WhatsApp tab in top-menu bar and select the Log out option.
Click on WhatsApp tab in top-menu bar and select the Log out option in the drop-down menu.
On the confirmation pop-up, select the Log Out option to confirm.
2. Automatically Logout from WhatsApp Web
You can force WhatsApp to automatically logout after several minutes of inactivity by unchecking “keep me signed out” option, when you sign-in to WhatsApp Web on PC or Mac.
Note: Always make sure that you uncheck the Keep me signed in option while using WhatsApp on Public or Shared Computers.
3. Remotely Logout from WhatsApp on Computer Using iPhone
If you are using an iPhone, you can follow the steps below to remotely logout of WhatsApp on Windows PC or Mac.
1. Open WhatsApp on iPhone and tap on Settings tab in bottom menu.
2. On the Settings screen, select Linked Devices option.
3. On Linked Devices screen, select your active linked Device > On the next screen, tap on the Log out option.
4. On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Log Out to logout of WhatsApp on your Windows PC or Mac.
4. Remotely Logout from WhatsApp on Computer Using Android Phone
If you are using an Android Phone, you can follow the steps below to remotely logout of WhatsApp on Windows PC or Mac.
1. Open WhatsApp > tap on 3-dot Menu icon > select Linked Devices option in the drop-down menu.
2. On Linked Devices screen, select your active linked Device and tap on the Log out option.
3. You will be logged out from WhatsApp Web on the PC or Mac where you had forgotten to Logout from WhatsApp.
As mentioned above, make sure that you uncheck Keep me signed in option while using WhatsApp on Public or Shared Computers.
