If you’ve ever hunted through every menu trying to figure out how to sign out of Mobile Legends without losing your hard-earned skins, rank progress, or limited-time event rewards, you’re far from alone. Moonton hides the sign-out option behind multiple submenus, likely to reduce accidental sign-outs for regular players, but that design choice leaves a lot of users confused when they actually need to switch accounts or sign out on a shared device. This guide covers every possible sign-out scenario for MLBB, fixes the most common errors you might run into, and shares simple tips to keep your account safe every step of the way. You won’t have to risk losing hundreds of hours of progress just to log into your smurf account or let your sibling play a few matches on your phone.
How to Sign Out of Mobile Legends on Android and iOS Devices
The sign-out process is nearly identical for both Android and iOS devices, so you can follow these steps no matter what phone you use. First, open the game and wait for it to load fully to the main home screen, don’t tap any pop-ups or event banners right away. Tap your profile icon in the top left corner of the screen to open your account dashboard, then swipe to the far right tab labeled “Account.” Always make sure your account is linked to a third-party platform (Google, Facebook, TikTok, or official Moonton account) before tapping sign out, because unlinked accounts will lose all data permanently once you log out. Scroll to the bottom of the Account tab to find the red “Sign Out” button, tap it, and confirm the pop-up warning to complete the process. You’ll be redirected back to the initial login screen, where you can sign into a different account or close the game entirely. If you’re using a shared device, take an extra minute to sign out of your linked third-party app too, so other users can’t log back into your MLBB account without your permission.
How to Sign Out of a Guest Mobile Legends Account Safely
Guest accounts are a popular option for new players who want to test the game before committing to linking a personal account, but they come with big risks if you try to sign out without taking a few pre-steps. Never sign out of a guest account before linking it, even if you only plan to take a short break from the game — Moonton doesn’t store guest account data on its servers, so all your progress will be erased permanently with no way to recover it. To link your guest account, head to the same Account tab in your profile dashboard, tap the “Link Account” button, and choose the third-party platform you want to use to save your data. Follow the on-screen prompts to log into your chosen platform, and wait for the confirmation message that your account has been linked successfully. Once you see that confirmation, you can follow the standard sign-out steps without worrying about losing your progress. I’ve had three separate friends lose months of rank grind and paid skins because they signed out of an unlinked guest account by accident, so don’t skip this step even if you’re in a hurry.
Common Mobile Legends Sign Out Errors and How to Fix Them
Even if you follow all the steps correctly, you might run into occasional errors that stop you from signing out of your account. Most of these issues have simple fixes that take less than a minute to complete, no technical skills required. Here are the three most common sign-out problems players face:
- Sign out button is greyed out: This usually happens if you’re in the middle of a match, have unclaimed event rewards sitting in your inbox, or your game is running an outdated version. Finish any active matches, claim all pending rewards from your mail tab, and update the game to the latest version from your app store to unlock the button.
- Network error message when trying to sign out: First, check that your Wi-Fi or mobile data connection is stable, as spotty internet will disrupt communication with Moonton’s servers. If your connection is fine, close and restart the game before trying again. Avoid using VPNs when signing out, as they can cause server misalignment that blocks the sign-out request.
- Auto sign-in after you log out: This happens when your linked third-party account (like Google or Facebook) is saved to your device, and MLBB has permission to pull those login details automatically. To fix this, sign out of the third-party app separately, or turn off the “auto sign-in” permission for Mobile Legends in your device’s app settings.
If none of these fixes work for your issue, you can try clearing your game’s cache (for Android users) or offloading the app (for iOS users) to reset temporary files that might be causing glitches. Just make sure your account is fully linked before you do this, so you don’t lose any local progress that hasn’t synced to the cloud yet.
Best Practices to Protect Your Account When Signing Out
Signing out of your MLBB account is low risk as long as you follow a few simple safety rules to keep your progress and personal data secure. Always double-check that your progress is synced to your linked account before signing out — you can do this by tapping the “Check Sync Status” button in the Account tab, which will show you the last time your data was saved to Moonton’s cloud servers. If the last sync was more than 24 hours ago, tap the “Sync Now” button to make sure all your latest progress is saved before you log out. If you’re signing out on a public or shared device, never check the “Remember Account” box on the login screen when you sign back in later, as this will leave your login details saved for the next user. Enable two-factor authentication on your linked third-party account for an extra layer of security, so even if someone gets access to your password, they can’t log into your MLBB account without the verification code sent to your phone or email. Don’t share your verification codes with anyone, even if they claim to be Moonton support staff — official support will never ask for your 2FA codes, so any request for those codes is a scam.
Signing out of MLBB doesn’t have to be a confusing or stressful process, as long as you take the right precautions to protect your account first. Whether you’re switching between your main and smurf accounts, letting a friend play a few matches on your phone, or troubleshooting a login glitch, knowing how to sign out of Mobile Legends safely will save you from the headache of lost progress or unauthorized account access. If you run into a rare issue that isn’t covered in this guide, you can reach out to Moonton’s in-game support team for help, just make sure you have your account ID and proof of ownership (like purchase receipts for skins) ready to speed up the process.