How to Log Out of Instagram
Launch the Instagram app., Tap the Profile button in the bottom-right corner., Tap the Gear button in the upper-right corner of the Profile screen., Scroll down and tap "Log Out.", Uninstall and reinstall the app if the Log Out button is missing.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Launch the Instagram app.
You can log out from within the app's Options menu.
If you can't find a log out button under your options menu, you may need to update your Instagram app.
A bug in the
7.19 version released late March 2016 caused the log out button to disappear.
This bug has been fixed in the latest version available now at the app store and the logout and add account buttons have been restored.
If you're experiencing these issues first try updating your Instagram app.
If using the older version and unable to update right now, the only way to log out on an iPhone or iPad is to uninstall and reinstall the Instagram app.
You can also change your Instagram password to log out. -
Step 2: Tap the Profile button in the bottom-right corner.
This has a picture of a silhouette.
Tapping this will open the Profile screen. , This will open the Options menu. , After confirming, you'll be logged out and returned to the Sign In screen. , The March 28th, 2016 update (v.
7.19) for Instagram for iOS accidentally removed the Log Out button from the Options menu, while the March 30th update (v.
7.19.1) put it back in.If you're missing this button, we recommend updating your Instagram app to get your logout button back.
Otherwise you'll need to uninstall and reinstall the app in order to log out.
You won't lose any data:
Press and hold the apps on your home screen until they start to wiggle.
Tap the "X" in the corner of the Instagram app icon.
Confirm that you want to delete the app and data.
Download and install the Instagram app from the App Store.
You'll be prompted to log in when you start it up. -
Step 3: Tap the Gear button in the upper-right corner of the Profile screen.
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Step 4: Scroll down and tap "Log Out."
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Step 5: Uninstall and reinstall the app if the Log Out button is missing.
Detailed Guide
You can log out from within the app's Options menu.
If you can't find a log out button under your options menu, you may need to update your Instagram app.
A bug in the
7.19 version released late March 2016 caused the log out button to disappear.
This bug has been fixed in the latest version available now at the app store and the logout and add account buttons have been restored.
If you're experiencing these issues first try updating your Instagram app.
If using the older version and unable to update right now, the only way to log out on an iPhone or iPad is to uninstall and reinstall the Instagram app.
You can also change your Instagram password to log out.
This has a picture of a silhouette.
Tapping this will open the Profile screen. , This will open the Options menu. , After confirming, you'll be logged out and returned to the Sign In screen. , The March 28th, 2016 update (v.
7.19) for Instagram for iOS accidentally removed the Log Out button from the Options menu, while the March 30th update (v.
7.19.1) put it back in.If you're missing this button, we recommend updating your Instagram app to get your logout button back.
Otherwise you'll need to uninstall and reinstall the app in order to log out.
You won't lose any data:
Press and hold the apps on your home screen until they start to wiggle.
Tap the "X" in the corner of the Instagram app icon.
Confirm that you want to delete the app and data.
Download and install the Instagram app from the App Store.
You'll be prompted to log in when you start it up.
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