4 Ways to Sign out in Windows 10

By Michael | Last Updated April 11, 2025

Signing out of your Windows 10 account is a simple but useful action that ensures your data and applications are secure when stepping away from your PC. Whether you want to switch accounts, troubleshoot issues, or simply log out, here are four easy ways to sign out in Windows 10.

Way 1: Sign out via the user icon.

This is the easiest and most popluar method for users to sign out: Open Start Menu, click the user icon on the top-left corner and choose Sign out in the menu.

Way 2: Sign out through the Shut Down Windows dialog.

Press Alt+F4 to open the Shut Down Windows dialog box, tap the small down arrow, select Sign out and hit OK.

Way 3: Sign out from the Quick Access Menu.

Open the Quick Access Menu by Windows+X, point at Shut down or sign out and choose Sign out in the sub-list.

Way 4: Sign out via the shortcut.

Press Ctrl, Alt and Del keyboard shortcut at the same time, and then select Sign out in the options.

Tips: How to Create a Sign-out Shortcut on the Desktop

Yes. Right-click on your desktop > New > Shortcut. Enter shutdown -l and click Next. Now you can name the shortcut and click Finish. After that, when you directly click the Sign-out shortcut, your Windows will be immediatly signing out. Please save your work before clicking this shorcut.

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