Alex Ruben
How To Log Out From All Devices on Twitter
If you’ve ever logged into Twitter from multiple devices, public computers, or maybe just forgot to sign out somewhere, you know how tricky it can be to really secure things. Twitter keeps track of where you’re logged in, but it’s not always obvious how to kick everyone out remotely. This guide aims to walk through the process of logging out of all sessions — kind of a digital exorcism — so your account stays safe and nobody else can sneak in.
By following these steps, you’ll be able to see all your active sessions, log out from the ones you don’t recognize, revoke app access if needed, and add extra layers of security. It’s not foolproof, but it’s a good start — and on some setups, it might even disconnect you immediately after the first try. Because of course, Twitter has to make it a little confusing sometimes.
How to Log Out From All Devices on Twitter (X)
Access your Twitter Account
First things first, fire up your preferred device — whether that’s a phone or a computer. Log into Twitter or X with your usual credentials. If you’re already inside, good — you’re ready for the next step. If you’re not sure whether your account is secure, this might be a good moment to double-check that your password is strong and you’re using two-factor authentication (here’s how to enable it).
Navigate to Your Profile and Settings
Once logged in, tap on your profile icon located either in the top left corner (on desktop) or at the bottom (on mobile). Then choose Settings and privacy. On desktop, this is usually under your profile picture menu — doesn’t get more straightforward than that. On mobile, it’s in the slide-out menu after tapping your avatar. From there, dig into Security and account access. Be prepared to scroll because, in some cases, the options are buried deeper than they should be.
Manage Devices and Sessions
In the security menu, look for the section called Apps and sessions. Sometimes it’s called Sessions or similar. This is where Twitter keeps track of every device, browser, and app that is logged into your account. Click or tap into it. You’ll be presented with a list showing recent sessions, locations, and device types. Honestly, it’s kind of weird knowing exactly where your account is active, but that’s the point of the whole thing — security.
View and Log Out of Unrecognized Devices
Chances are, you’ll see a list of devices you recognize and maybe a few you don’t. To get rid of all the ones you don’t want connected, look for Log out of all other sessions. Tap or click that, and you’ll see a confirmation prompt. On some setups, it’ll log you out from every device that isn’t your current one in a flash. On others, it might ask for a password or send you a verification code. It’s kind of inconsistent, but mostly it works.
Be aware, sometimes this step only works if you’re on the device you want to keep active. If Twitter refuses to log out everything at once, another shortcut is to change your password — that usually kicks everyone off, forcing re-authentication across the board. Because Twitter loves to make things complicated, a password change might be your best bet for a quick reset.
Revoke Access from Third-Party Apps (Optional but Recommended)
If you’re suspicious about some apps or services that still say they’re connected, it’s a good idea to revoke their access. Inside Settings and privacy, find Security and account access, then go to Apps and sessions. Under Connected apps, you can see what permissions you’ve granted. Hit revoke on anything that looks shady or you just don’t recognize anymore. A little cleanup like this can stop nosy third parties from snooping around.
Extra Tips & Common Tricky Parts
Keep in mind, it’s smart to do this regularly — especially if you’ve been on a public PC or shared device. Make it part of your routine. Also, turn on two-factor authentication (here’s the full guide). It adds an extra layer that makes it way harder for someone else to get back in if they somehow stole your session info. And don’t forget to review app permissions now and then because sometimes those linked services just hang around longer than they should.
Wrap-up
All these steps might seem a bit much, but honestly, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Logging out of all devices and revoking access isn’t perfect, but it’s a decent safeguard if your account was ever compromised or just forgotten to be logged out of a random computer. Just remember, on one setup it worked like a charm, on another, you might have to repeat the process or change your password first. The main thing is, you can regain control.
Summary
- Log in to Twitter and access settings through your profile menu.
- Navigate to Security and account access > Apps and sessions.
- Check your active sessions and log out of anything suspicious or all other devices.
- Revoke dangerous app permissions if needed.
- Enable two-factor authentication for extra security.
Fingers crossed this helps
Hopefully, this slightly messy but practical guide gets you a step closer to securing your account. Because, let’s be real, nobody wants their Twitter session to be a security weak spot. Just something that worked on multiple setups, so give it a shot. If Twitter keeps playing hide and seek, changing your password and doing a quick review every now and then can keep things tight. Good luck!