How to Log Out on Signal Desktop & Change Account

Many want to know how to log out of Signal Desktop, and if this is possible. In today’s guide, we’re going to answer this and all your other questions.

How do I log out from the Signal Desktop app?

Before we start, we have to mention that Signal Desktop doesn’t have a logout option, however, there are a few workarounds you can use.

1. Create a new user account and install Signal there

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Navigate to Accounts and then select Other users.
   
3. Select Add other user and then Add account.
   
4. Select Add a user without a Microsoft account.
   
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish the process.
6. Once done, log out and switch to the new account.
7. Pair Signal with a new phone number.

Now when you switch accounts you’ll “log out” of Signal.

2. Unlink Signal Desktop and your phone

1. Open Signal Desktop and go to File and choose Settings.
2. Choose Privacy and then select Delete Data.
   
3. Now you’ll be signed out of Signal.
4. If you want to use it again, you’ll need to go through the linking process again.

According to Signal developers, even if you unlink your PC, your messages will remain as long as you link it with the same phone number.

How can I change the account on Signal Desktop?

This feature isn’t natively available, but there are ways to use multiple accounts on Signal Desktop.

There are multiple ways to achieve this, but the simplest one is by using the Signal Desktop command line options.

We hope that this guide has helped you understand how to log out on Signal Desktop, and the limitations that the app has.

If you plan to use these steps, especially unlinking, you might want to read how to transfer Signal Desktop chat history and ensure that you don’t use important data. Our latest guide covers how to share screen on Signal Desktop, so feel free to check it out if you want to learn more.