Learn How to Log Out of Chess.com in a Few Simple Steps

Chess.com is a popular platform for chess enthusiasts to play, learn, and connect with others who share their passion for the game.

We will discuss the importance of logging out of your Chess.com account, how to do so on both desktop and mobile devices, and what to do if you encounter any issues.

Learn more about the potential risks of not logging out and why taking this simple step can help protect your privacy and security.

What is Chess.com?

Chess.com is a web platform and app offering a variety of services ranging from daily chess games to watching and contributing to live tournaments. Members can play, practice, learn, and even watch games and documentaries in any browser or using the iOS and Android apps. An account to participate may be free, with the organization operating under the Fair Play motto, which means that most of their services may be accessed without charge. Additional membership options provide personal analysis during games, additional puzzle features, game lessons marked to the user’s skill level, and opportunity to contribute to or participate in tournaments and vote chess games.

Why should you log out of Chess.com?

You should log out of Chess.com to protect your account, especially if others have access to your computer, tablet, or mobile device. By logging out after each play session, you minimize the chances of someone else playing on your account, contacting others as if they were you, or making unauthorized purchases.

Shows someone playing at a Chess Club in Manhattan, New York. Log out of Chess.com afterwards to avoid unauthorized use of your account.

How to Log Out of Chess.com on Desktop?

To log out of Chess.com’s desktop platform, follow these instructions:

1. Go to your display photo in the upper right corner of the screen.
2. Click Settings right above the Logout link.
3. The account settings page will appear. Click the Logout link in the new screen that pops up.

Note that a Are you sure you want to logout? prompt will appear. Click Logout on it to leave your session.

You are then successfully logged out of Chess.com in desktop.

Step 1: Go to the Chess.com website

The simple way to log out of Chess.com is to go to the website and log out. This is done by following instructions on the account settings page. There are also some suggestions that logging out can be accomplished by closing the platform and clearing the cookies, but there is no easy log out button on the main Chess.com interface.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Log Out’ button

From any page on Chess.com (desktop version for both free and premium accounts shown, but same locations on mobile), you can log out by clicking on the user icon in the upper right of the screen which opens up the user menu. Click on the your user name, image, or the gear icon. Once your ‘Account Settings’ page opens, you will see the ‘Log out’ button in the lower right corner.

How to Log Out of Chess.com on Mobile?

To log out of Chess.com on mobile, press the User Profile Icon at the bottom right of the screen. A Pop-up Profile with the username appears. Click on the username and a drop-down list shows where the Log Out link is.

These screenshots illustrate the steps to follow in logging out of Chess.com on mobile. First, click the Profile Pic Icon at Lower Right of main screen. The Profile Details Panel appears showing stats and options.

Click on the current Username Title at the top of the Profile Panel. This will reveal a User Profile Drop-Down under the current Username at the top of the screen. Click the Log Out text in this dropdown.

Click the logo in upper left of screen to return to the Home Screen. Though when attempting to play another new game this method of logging out results in Logging back in automatically.

This is the mobile way of logging out of Chess.com that was shown to be the most stable and well functioning by TechJunkie, an electronic product and app review site.

Step 1: Open the Chess.com app

To log out from Chess.com on the Android app, the first step is to open the app. The Chess.com mobile app can be found on the Google Play Store for Android. To open the Chess.com app on your Android device, locate the icon on your home screen or in your apps list. The logo is a yellow oval with the figure of a person and what appears to be a light grey chess piece on the right side.

Click or tap on this icon. If you do not have the app yet, you can download it from the Google Play Store. Open Google Chrome, and locate the app using the search bar or find it in the Google Play Store apps list.

Click on the Install button and the app should begin downloading. Once the installation is complete, an icon will appear on your home screen and you can open it by tapping on that icon.

For the Desktop follow these instructions: Open the Chess.com webpage in your desktop browser of choice.

Step 2: Tap on the ‘More’ button

If you are on a mobile device in the home screen, you can log out of Chess.com by tapping on the more… button. The more… button is the three grey horizontal lines in the upper-right corner of the screen. Alternatively, after you land on the home page, you can swipe right and left on the chess pieces carousel picture to get an option to ‘log out’. Tapping this will cause you to log out.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on ‘Log Out’

The third step to log out in Chess.com is to scroll down the settings display. To scroll in the settings menu on the Android and iOS apps, simply use your finger to swipe up and down until you get to ‘Log Out’.

Note for Android and iOS app users, you may have to go through the highly-sensitive ‘Search bar’ on the Chess.com settings page. When you are directly on the ‘Settings’ page, tapping on the word ‘Search’ on iOS or clicking the magnifying glass in the search bar on Android should reveal the ‘Log Out’ suggestion. Under the ‘Privacy’ section, click on ‘Log in out’. If you are on the web, you can visit chess.com/settings and then you will see the ‘Log out’ button on the bottom left. Clicking this will log you out.

What to do if you are having trouble logging out?

If you are having trouble logging out of Chess.com, it may be due to Cache: Clearing the cache and/or cookies in your browser, then refreshing the window, can fix the problem.

Another factor interfering with the functioning of the logout button is your Browser: Try an another browser as there may be a compatibility issue. If you are unable to log out frequently or are still encountering problems after exploring these options, you may wish to Contact Support by sending a message to [email protected].

Clear your browsing data

You can log out of Chess.com by using a browsers’ Sign Out/Log Out/Quit command. Managers of shared computers should have all users log out of their profiles before following these steps to ensure privacy. To log out of Chrome on Windows click on the Google Account icon to the right of the address bar. Select the Sign Out button at the top of the pop-up (or select Manage People, then select Remove This Person).

Try using a different browser

If you are sure that your account has been signed out from all locations other than Chess.com’s main website via web browser (or you have company IT policy or parental controls active limiting the websites that are allowed), one explanation compatibility issues with your current browser. Try announcing the page URL and switching to a different browser before logging in again to see if it helps. Some other the browsers on which Chess.com is known to work include:

1. Google Chrome
2. Safari
3. Mozilla Firefox
4. Microsoft Edge
5. Opera
6. Vivaldi
7. Tor Browser
8. Chromium
9. Midori
10. Internet Explorer (please stop using this one – it’s not safe!

The logged-in status alert message may disappear or show up when it is not supposed to if the browser or internet is overloaded. It would help to check and make sure that no software or apps are monopolizing network bandwidth or taking up system resources during this time.

Contact Chess.com support for assistance

In case you are having difficulties logging out from a device because you have forgotten your password or username, then the best way to receive assistance is to navigate to the login page (for desktop chess.com/login, for the apps simply open them) and then click on the Forgot your password? or Forgot your username? link. For more general assistance, go to the Report an Issue section of the page, and submit your request to the Help Center and a Chess.com representative will assist as soon as possible.

Is it necessary to log out of Chess.com?

It is not necessary to log out of Chess.com. Logging out of your Chess.com account may improve your overall security by making it more difficult for people to access your account. But logging out of Chess.com may not be necessary unless you are on a shared computer where someone else can access your information.

When you log out of Chess.com, your session ends, and you are returned to the login screen. Your account remains open, and you will not receive an email or any other type of notification that you logged out. As a matter of security, keeping yourself logged out of non-essential accounts is a good thing. But if you are playing exclusively on your private, personal computer, you may be able to avoid signing in every time you want to play. Just make sure your computer is secure. Remember, your Chess.com account is strictly personal and may not be shared.

What are the potential risks of not logging out of Chess.com?

• Adversaries might hack an account and cause it to be banned.
• Adversaries may play against others badly and smear the reputation of an account holder.
• Adversaries may use the messaging tool and write harmful things to mislead other users.

Leaving a Chess.com account logged in and unattended could allow adversaries to access and control it. They could then use it to play badly or disrupt the gaming experience of others, possibly angering them and raising the probability of banning the account. In a scenario where Chess.com has banned the account holder’s account on suspicion of wrongdoing, and the account holder is unaware and cannot appeal, out-of-control adversaries could potentially cause a permanent ban on the account. These acts of adversarial gaming or even deviant hacking could reduce the reputation of the account holder unfairly and significantly increase the chance of being unfairly banned. Further, adversaries with control of a Chess.com account could write harmful content in chats, forums, or the messaging system, which could damage the reputation of an account holder and their relations with other Chess.com users as well as friends in the real world.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I log out of my Chess.com account?

2. What are the steps to log out of Chess.com?

3. Can I log out of Chess.com on different devices?

4. Are there different ways to log out of Chess.com?

5. Is it necessary to log out of Chess.com after each use?

6. How do I ensure that I am completely logged out of Chess.com?