If you’ve ever hopped on a friend’s PC to play a quick League of Legends match, or used a gaming cafe computer for a ranked grind, you’ve probably wondered how to wrap up your session without leaving your account exposed. Too many players just close the client and walk away, not realizing that their login credentials stay saved for the next person who uses the device. Even on your personal PC, knowing how to log out of league of legends properly comes in handy if you share the device with family members, or want to switch between a main and smurf account quickly. This guide breaks down every sign-out method for every device, plus fixes for the most annoying glitches that can trap you logged in when you don’t want to be.
Step-by-Step Ways to Log Out of League of Legends on Desktop
Most players use the desktop Riot Client to access LoL, so we’ll start with this most common use case. If your client is running normally and not glitching, the process takes less than 10 seconds. First, make sure you’re on the main client home screen, not in an active match (you can’t sign out mid-game, for obvious reasons). Click on your profile icon in the top right corner of the Riot Client window to open the dropdown menu. You’ll see options for account settings, support, and more, all the way down to the bottom of the list. Select the “Sign Out” option at the very bottom of the dropdown, and you’ll be redirected to the main login screen immediately.
But what if your client is frozen, or you can’t access the dropdown menu? If the client is unresponsive, you can close it fully first, but you’ll need to make sure you don’t leave it set to auto-login next time it opens. Right click on your taskbar and open Task Manager, find all Riot Client and League of Legends processes running in the background, and end them one by one. Next time you open the client, uncheck the “Stay Signed In” box before you enter your credentials if you’re on a shared device. That way, even if you force close the client later, you won’t stay logged in for the next user.
I usually test this step after signing out on a public PC: I’ll close the client completely, open it back up, and make sure it asks for a password instead of loading straight into my account. It takes an extra 10 seconds, but it’s worth it to avoid potential account issues down the line.
Common Problems When Trying to Log Out of League of Legends (And Fixes)
Even if you follow the steps above, you might run into glitches that stop you from signing out properly. These issues are super common after Riot Client updates, or if you’ve been logged into the same account for multiple weeks without a reset. One of the most frequent issues is the sign out button being greyed out and unclickable. That usually happens if the client is having trouble syncing with Riot’s servers, or if you have an active download running in the background. Pause any ongoing game updates, wait 30 seconds for the client to sync, and the button should become clickable again.
Another common problem is signing out, but when you open the client again, it still loads straight into your account. That happens when you have the “Stay Signed In” box checked, even if you hit sign out. Uncheck that box before you hit the sign out button to fix this issue permanently, especially if you’re not on your personal device. If the problem persists, you can clear your Riot Client cache by going to your app data folder, deleting the Riot Games folder, and restarting the client. That wipes all saved login credentials completely.
You might also notice that you sign out on your PC, but you’re still logged into the LoL mobile app on your phone. That’s normal: signing out on one device doesn’t sign you out of all connected devices automatically. If you want to sign out of all devices at once, you can go to your Riot Account settings online, and select the “Sign Out Everywhere” option. That’s a great fix if you forgot to sign out on a public PC and don’t have access to it anymore.
Why Properly Logging Out of Your LoL Account Matters More Than You Think
A lot of players see signing out as an annoying extra step, but it’s one of the easiest ways to protect your account and all the progress you’ve put in. I’ve seen way too many people skip this step at LAN parties or gaming cafes, only to come back to their account later to find thousands of RP spent on random skins they don’t want, or their ranked MMR destroyed by someone who played 10 bad matches on their account.
There are real, tangible benefits to taking 10 seconds to sign out properly every time you finish playing, especially on shared devices:
- Prevents unauthorized users from spending your hard-earned RP or Blue Essence on content you don’t want
- Stops other people from playing ranked matches on your account and ruining your MMR that you’ve spent months building
- Avoids cross-device sync conflicts that can cause lost progress on event passes or unclaimed cosmetic unlocks
- Protects your linked payment methods from accidental or intentional purchases made by other users
Even if you only play on your personal PC, signing out is useful if you want to switch between a main account and a smurf account without having to restart the client every time. It also stops you from accidentally getting into a match when someone else uses your PC while you’re away. You don’t have to sign out every single time you close the game on your personal device, but it’s a good habit to get into if you have roommates or family members who use your computer regularly.
How to Log Out of League of Legends on Mobile and Console Versions
With Wild Rift (the mobile version of LoL) and console ports growing in popularity, you might also need to sign out of non-desktop versions of the game too. The process is slightly different for each device, but just as quick as the desktop method. For Wild Rift on iOS or Android, first open the app and make sure you’re on the main home screen, not in an active match. Tap your profile icon in the top left corner of the screen to open your profile menu, then tap the settings gear icon in the top right corner. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings menu, and you’ll see a bright red “Sign Out” button. Tap that, and you’ll be sent back to the login screen immediately.
For console versions of LoL, which are available on Xbox and PlayStation, the process is tied to both your Riot account and your console account. First, open the game and navigate to the main settings menu from the home screen. Go to the “Account” tab, and select the “Unlink Riot Account” option. That will sign you out of LoL on that console, and you’ll need to relink your account if you want to play again later. If you just want to switch accounts, you can also sign out of your console profile completely, which will sign you out of all linked games including LoL automatically.
Just like with the desktop version, always uncheck the “Stay Signed In” option on mobile or console if you’re playing on a device that isn’t yours. A lot of people forget this step when borrowing a friend’s phone to play a quick Wild Rift match, and end up staying logged in for weeks without realizing it.
At the end of the day, learning how to log out of league of legends is a tiny, simple task that can save you from hours of headache dealing with account recovery, lost RP, or ruined ranked progress. You don’t have to overcomplicate it: just follow the steps for your device, double check that you’re fully signed out if you’re on a public or shared device, and use the “Sign Out Everywhere” option if you ever forget to log out on a device you don’t have access to anymore. Small, consistent habits like this will keep your LoL account safe for years of climbing and casual play ahead.