How to completely log out of Microsoft 365

Question

  • How can I completely sign out of Microsoft 365 products?

Environment

You have a Bowdoin account and are signed in to Microsoft 365 on a computer or mobile device.

Resolution

To sign out completely from Microsoft 365, follow these steps:

From a Web Browser

  1. Go to the Microsoft 365 Portal:
  2. Sign In:
    • If you’re not already signed in, sign in with your Bowdoin account.
  3. Access Your Account:
    • Click on your profile picture or initials in the upper-right corner.
  4. Sign Out:
    • Select Sign out from the dropdown menu.

From Office Apps in Windows

  1. Open Any Office App:
    • Open an Office app like Word, Excel, or Outlook.
  2. Go to Account Settings:
    • Click on File > Account (or Office Account in Outlook).
  3. Sign Out:
    • Click Sign out under your account information.
  4. Close All Office Apps:
    • Ensure all Office apps are closed to complete the sign-out process.

From Office Apps in macOS

  1. Open Any Office App:
    • Open an Office app like Word, Excel, or Outlook.
  2. Go to Account Settings:
    • Click on the name of the Office app in the top menu, then select Sign Out.
  3. Quit All Office Apps:
    • Quit all Office apps to complete the sign-out process.

From Mobile Devices

  • iOS (iPhone/iPad):

    1. Open any Office app.
    2. Tap Account > tap the account you’re using.
    3. Tap Sign Out > Sign Out again to confirm.
    4. Close all Office apps.

  • Android/Chromebooks:

    1. Open any Office app.
    2. From the Recent screen, tap the person icon.
    3. Tap your name (don’t tap View Profile).
    4. Tap Sign Out > Sign Out again to confirm.
    5. Close all Office apps.

Remotely Sign Out

  1. Go to the Microsoft Account Security Page:
    • Open your web browser and go to the Microsoft account security page.
  2. Sign In:
    • Sign in with your Microsoft account.
  3. Sign Out Everywhere:
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