How to Log Out of Metamask

Metamask is a popular browser extension and mobile app that allows users to interact with various blockchain networks, such as Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain. Metamask stores your private keys and secret recovery phrase on your local device, so you can access your crypto wallets and perform transactions on the web.

However, for security reasons, you may want to log out of Metamask when you are not using it. Logging out of Metamask means locking the application, so that you will have to re-enter your password or biometrics to log back in. This can prevent unauthorized access to your wallets and funds in case someone else uses your device or browser.

In this article, I will show you how to log out of Metamask on both the browser extension and the mobile app. I have personally used Metamask for several months and have experience with both versions. I will also share some tips on how to set an auto-lock timer and add a hardware wallet for extra security.

How to Log Out of Metamask on Browser Extension

There are two methods to log out of Metamask on the browser extension. The first method is to use the lock button in the account menu. The second method is to disable and re-enable the extension in the browser settings. Here are the steps for each method:

Method 1: Use the Lock Button

• Open the Metamask extension on your browser by clicking on the fox icon in the top right corner of the screen.
• Click on the account icon (the circle-shaped icon with your initials or profile picture) in the top right corner of the wallet.
• Find the lock button next to “My Accounts” and click it. This will lock your Metamask wallet and log you out.
• To log back in, you will need to enter your password or use your biometrics (if enabled).

Method 2: Disable and Re-enable the Extension

• Right-click on the Metamask extension icon in the extensions area of your browser, and then click on “Manage Extensions”.
• On the Metemask extension settings page, switch the toggle button off and on again. This will disable and re-enable the extension, hence logging you out of your Metamask wallet.
• To log back in, you will need to enter your password or use your biometrics (if enabled).

How to Log Out of Metamask on Mobile App

Logging out of Metamask on the mobile app is similar to logging out of any other app on your phone. You just need to close the app from the recent apps menu or swipe it away from the screen. Here are the steps for Android and iOS devices:

Android:

• Open the Metamask app on your phone and tap on the three horizontal lines in the upper left corner of the screen to open the side menu.
• Scroll down and tap “Lock/Logout”. This will lock your Metamask wallet and log you out.
• To log back in, you will need to enter your password or use your biometrics (if enabled).
• Alternatively, you can close the app from the recent apps menu by tapping on the square button at the bottom of your phone and swiping away the Metamask app.

iOS:

• Open the Metamask app on your phone and tap on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the screen to open the settings menu.
• Scroll down and tap “Security & Privacy”. Then tap “Lock Now”. This will lock your Metamask wallet and log you out.
• To log back in, you will need to enter your password or use your biometrics (if enabled).
• Alternatively, you can close the app from the home screen by swiping up from the bottom of your phone and swiping away the Metamask app.

Conclusion

In conclusion, logging out of Metamask is a simple and important operation that can protect your crypto wallets and funds from being accessed or stolen by others. Whether you are using the browser extension or the mobile app, you can log out of Metamask by following a few steps.