If you’ve ever tried switching between multiple Mobile Legends accounts, selling an old device, or just want to make sure no one else accesses your profile when you’re not playing, knowing how to logout mobile legends correctly is a basic but critical skill. A lot of players skip the proper logout process and end up losing progress, having their accounts accessed by strangers, or running into login errors when they try to get back into the game later. I’ve made that mistake myself once, when I just closed the app before lending my phone to a cousin, and came back to find he’d spent all my saved battle points on a skin I never wanted. This guide will walk you through every possible logout scenario, fix common issues, and help you keep your account safe no matter what device you’re using.
How to Logout Mobile Legends on Android and iOS Devices
The process is almost identical across both operating systems, so you won’t have to memorize different steps depending on what phone you own. First, make sure you’re on the main home screen of the game, not in a match, draft pick, or event page – if you logout mid-process, you could face a temporary ban for leaving a game early, or lose progress on an ongoing event reward track. I’ve had friends ask me why the logout button is hidden so far down the menu, and the answer is simple – Moonton wants to reduce accidental logouts that lead to players losing progress, so they tuck it away behind a few taps to stop people from tapping it by mistake. Follow these simple steps:
- Tap your profile icon in the top left corner of the home screen to open your account dashboard
- Scroll to the bottom of the sidebar menu on the left, and tap the Account tab located right below the Customer Service option
- Look for the Logout button in the center of the screen, usually highlighted in red to make it easy to spot
- Confirm your choice when the pop-up appears, and you’ll be redirected back to the game’s initial login screen
Logging Out of Third-Party Linked Accounts
Most players link their Mobile Legends account to a third-party platform like Google Play Games, Facebook, or TikTok to make logging back in easier, but logging out of the game itself doesn’t always remove access from those linked accounts on your device. That means if someone else picks up your phone right after you logout, they could tap the one-click login button for your linked account and get right back into your profile without entering a password. To fix this, you’ll need to take a few extra steps depending on what platform you used to sign up. For Google-linked accounts, go to your phone’s Settings app, find the Google section, tap Manage accounts on this device, select the account you used for Mobile Legends, and tap remove account if you don’t want it to show up as a login option. For Facebook-linked accounts, open the Facebook app, go to Settings and Privacy, tap Apps and Websites, find Mobile Legends in the list, and tap remove access. This extra step is non-negotiable if you’re selling your phone, lending it to a friend, or using a public device to play the game. I’ve seen dozens of posts in community groups from players who lost their accounts because they forgot to remove their linked Google account after logging out of the game, and the next person who used the phone took over their profile. It only takes an extra 10 seconds to do, and it saves you weeks of back and forth with customer service trying to recover your account.
Common Logout Issues and How to Fix Them
Even if you follow all the steps correctly, you might run into a few common errors that stop you from logging out successfully. The most frequent issue I see is the greyed-out logout button, which usually happens when the game is in the middle of syncing your progress to the server. Wait 2-3 minutes, close and reopen the app, and try again – don’t force close the app mid-sync, or you could corrupt your save data. Another common problem is getting stuck in a loop where you logout, but as soon as you open the game again, you’re signed right back into your old account. This almost always happens because you have auto-login enabled on your linked third-party account. You can turn this off by going to the game’s login screen before you sign in, and unchecking the auto-login box next to your linked account option. If that doesn’t work, clear the game’s cache from your phone’s settings app to wipe all saved login data. If you’re using a guest account, keep in mind that logging out will permanently delete all your progress if you haven’t linked it to a third-party account first. Moonton doesn’t store guest account data on their servers, so there’s no way to recover that progress once you logout. Always link your account before you try to logout, even if you only plan to take a short break from the game.
Best Practices to Keep Your Account Safe When Logging Out
Logging out correctly is just the first step to protecting your Mobile Legends account, especially if you play on multiple devices or share your phone with other people. First, always double-check that you’re completely logged out before you hand your device to someone else – open the game again quickly to confirm you’re on the initial login screen, not still signed into your profile. It’s a small check that prevents a lot of headaches later. Second, never save your account password on a public or shared device, even if you’re only playing for a few minutes. Most browsers and app login pages will ask if you want to save your password, and tapping yes could give anyone who uses that device later full access to your account. You should also turn on two-factor authentication for your linked Moonton, Google, or Facebook account, so even if someone gets your password, they can’t log in without the code sent to your phone or email. Finally, never logout of your account in the middle of a ranked match, not even if you’re losing badly. Leaving a ranked match early will result in a credit score penalty, and repeated offenses can lead to a temporary or permanent ban from ranked play. If you have to leave suddenly for an emergency, finish the match first if you can, or use the surrender vote option to end the game early before you logout.
At the end of the day, taking 30 extra seconds to go through the proper logout process saves you hours of stress trying to recover a hacked or lost account down the line. Whether you’re switching to a smurf account, selling your old phone, or just making sure no one messes with your hard-earned skins and rank, knowing how to logout mobile legends the right way is a small but important skill every MLBB player should have. If you run into issues that the steps in this guide don’t fix, you can always reach out to Moonton’s customer service team directly from the in-game help center for personalized support.