How to Log Out of Messages on Mac

Logging out of Messages on Mac is easy! Just follow the simple steps outlined in this article to make sure you're securely signed out.

Logging out of the Messages app on Mac is a simple process that can help you protect your privacy and security. Whether you’re using Messages for work, school, or personal conversations, it’s important to log out of your account when you’re finished using it. Not only does this prevent other users from accessing your conversations, but it also makes sure that your messages remain private. Here’s how to log out of Messages on Mac.

Step 1: Open the Messages App
The first step to logging out of Messages is to open the Messages app. This can be done by going to the Finder window and double-clicking the Messages app in the Applications folder. You can also search for the Messages app in Spotlight and open it from there.

Step 2: Select Your Account
Once the Messages app is open, you’ll need to select your account. In the main window, click the “Accounts” option in the menu bar and select your account from the list of available accounts.

Step 3: Click on the Sign Out Button
Once your account is selected, a window will appear with a list of options. At the bottom of the window, there is a “Sign Out” button. Click this button to sign out of your account.

Step 4: Confirm Your Sign Out
After clicking the “Sign Out” button, a confirmation window will appear. This window will ask you to confirm that you want to sign out of your account. Click the “Sign Out” button at the bottom of the window to confirm that you want to sign out.

Step 5: Close the Messages App
Once you have signed out of your account, the Messages app window will close. To make sure that you’re completely logged out of Messages, you should also close the Messages app. You can do this by clicking the red “X” in the top left corner of the window or by going to the Finder window and double-clicking the Messages app to close it.

Logging out of Messages on Mac is an important step for protecting your privacy and security. By following these simple steps, you can make sure that your conversations remain private and that other users cannot access your account.