If you’ve ever found yourself digging through menus trying to figure out how to log out in Mobile Legends, you’re far from alone. Moonton tucked the logout option pretty far down the account settings menu, and it’s easy to miss if you don’t know where to look. Whether you’re switching between your main and smurf accounts, sharing a device with a friend or family member, or prepping to sell your old phone, logging out correctly is key to keeping your progress and account safe. This guide walks you through every scenario you might run into, plus fixes for common issues that stop players from logging out when they need to.
How to Log Out in Mobile Legends for Registered Android and iOS Accounts
For most players with bound accounts, logging out only takes a few taps once you know where to navigate. Start by opening the Mobile Legends app and waiting for the main lobby screen to load fully. Don’t try to access settings while you’re in a match draft or waiting for a ranked game to start, as many menu options will be locked until you’re back in the main lobby.
Once you’re in the lobby, tap the circular profile icon in the top left corner of your screen. This will open your player profile, where you can see your rank, match history, and customization options. Look for the vertical menu on the right side of the screen, then tap the “Account” tab, which is usually the second to last option on the list.
Scroll all the way to the bottom of the Account tab, past all the account binding options and switch account buttons. You’ll see a small, gray “Log Out” button at the very bottom of the page. Tap it, then confirm your choice when the pop-up warning appears. Always make sure your account is bound to Moonton, Google, Facebook, or TikTok before logging out to avoid losing progress.
Once you confirm, you’ll be sent back to the initial login screen, where you can log into a different account or close the app entirely. The process is identical for both Android and iOS devices, so you don’t have to learn different steps depending on what phone you use.
How to Log Out of a Guest Mobile Legends Account Safely
Guest accounts are a common choice for new players who want to test the game before committing to creating an account, but they come with big risks if you try to log out without preparing first. All guest account progress is stored locally on your device, not on Moonton’s servers, so logging out of an unbound guest account will permanently erase all your skins, rank progress, and in-game purchases.
Before you even attempt to log out of a guest account, you need to bind it to a valid platform first. The process only takes a couple of minutes, and it’s the only way to make sure you don’t lose months of hard work on your account. Follow these steps to bind your guest account before logging out:
- Tap your profile icon and navigate to the Account tab as you would for a registered account
- Select one of the binding options (Moonton account, Google Play, Apple ID, Facebook, or TikTok) and follow the prompts to link your guest progress
- Confirm the binding is successful by checking for a green "Linked" badge next to the platform you chose
Never log out of a guest account before binding it, even if you only plan to take a short break from the game. I’ve seen so many new players lose all their progress because they assumed they could log back into their guest account later, only to find the game started them over from level 1. If you already accidentally logged out of an unbound guest account, there’s almost no way to recover your progress, even if you reach out to Moonton support.
Once your guest account is bound, you can log out using the same steps you would for any other registered account. You’ll be able to log back in on any device by using the platform you bound the account to, so you can even pick up your progress on a friend’s phone if you want to play while yours is charging.
Common Logout Issues in Mobile Legends and How to Fix Them
Sometimes you might tap the log out button and run into an error, or find the button is completely greyed out and unresponsive. These issues are usually easy to fix once you know what’s causing them, and you won’t have to reinstall the game or contact support in most cases.
The most common issue is a greyed out log out button. This almost always happens when you have an ongoing action in the game that hasn’t been completed. If you’re in the middle of a match draft, have unclaimed event rewards sitting in your inbox, or recently got a warning for in-game toxic behavior, the log out button will be locked until you resolve those issues. Close any open match lobbies, claim all your pending rewards, and wait 10 to 15 minutes if you got a recent behavior warning, then try logging out again.
If you get a pop-up that says “Cannot log out at this time”, that’s usually a server or connection issue. Check the game’s official social media pages to see if there’s ongoing maintenance, because Moonton disables account changes during maintenance periods to prevent data loss. If there’s no maintenance, try switching your internet connection from Wi-Fi to mobile data, or restart your router if you’re on a home network, then try again.
Another common issue players run into is logging out of their account, but it still pops up as an option on the login screen when they open the game again. That happens because your device saved your login credentials for the platform your account is bound to, not because the logout didn’t work. If you’re logging out to sell or give away your device, always unlink all bound accounts first and factory reset your device for extra security. This ensures no one else can access your account even if they have your old phone.
Avoid logging into your main Mobile Legends account on public or shared devices to prevent unauthorized access. If you have to log in on a device that isn’t yours, always log out immediately after you’re done playing, and don’t save your password to the device. It only takes a minute for someone to spend your saved diamonds or get your account banned for toxic behavior if you leave it logged in.
Best Practices for Logging Out and Securing Your Mobile Legends Account
Logging out correctly is only one part of keeping your Mobile Legends account safe. There are a few small habits you can build that will make it almost impossible for you to lose your progress or get your account hacked, even if you log out and in often across multiple devices.
First, always bind your account to at least two different platforms. For example, bind it to both your Moonton account and your Google account, so if you lose access to one, you can still log in using the other. This is also helpful if you switch from an Android phone to an iPhone, because you can use your Moonton or Facebook login to carry your progress over instead of starting over.
Second, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on every platform your account is bound to. Most social media and email platforms offer 2FA for free, and it only takes a minute to set up. Enabling 2FA on your bound Moonton or social media account cuts the risk of your MLBB account getting hacked by over 90%. Even if someone gets your password, they won’t be able to log into your account without the unique code sent to your phone or email.
Third, only log out when you actually need to. If you’re the only person who uses your phone, there’s no reason to log out of your account every time you close the game. Staying logged in saves you time when you want to play a quick match, and it reduces the risk of you running into login errors when you’re in a hurry to join a game with friends.
Finally, never share your account login details with anyone, even if they claim to be from Moonton support or offer you free skins and diamonds in exchange for access. Moonton support will never ask for your password, and almost every free skin offer online is a scam designed to steal your account. If someone asks for your login info, block them immediately and report any suspicious messages to Moonton support.
Knowing how to log out in Mobile Legends correctly is a small but important skill that protects your hard-earned skins, rank progress, and in-game purchases. You don’t have to be a tech expert to do it safely, as long as you follow the simple steps we outlined, double check that your account is bound before logging out, and stay aware of common scams that target MLBB players. Next time you need to switch accounts or log out to protect your data, you’ll be able to do it in seconds without stressing about losing progress.