How do I log out of Exodus?

Everything you need to know about how to close and lock the Exodus app.

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Why is there no log-out function in Exodus?

Because Exodus is a self-custody wallet and not an exchange account or web-hosted service, there's no traditional account to log out from.

Instead of an email and password, what identifies your wallet and your funds is your 12-word secret recovery phrase. Your 12-word secret recovery phrase is encrypted and stored on the device where you install Exodus.

Although there is no log-out function in Exodus, you can protect your Exodus wallet with a password, so your wallet locks when you close it.

When your wallet is locked, it won't be possible for someone with your device to access your wallet or view the secret recovery phrase without the password.

Here's how you can close and lock your Exodus wallet if you have set a password:


How do I close and lock the Exodus app?

Mobile

Whenever you're done with Exodus, close the application. If you have set a passcode for Exodus Mobile, then your wallet will lock when you close the app. For instructions on how to set a passcode, visit: How do I set a password in Exodus?

Here's how to manually close the Exodus Mobile app on iOS and Android:

iOS

1

First, view the apps that are currently running on your device:

  • On iPhone 8 and below: Double-click the home button.
  • On iPhone X and above: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause for a moment somewhere in the middle of the screen.

This will show you all the apps running in the background and their preview windows.

2
Swipe left or right to scroll through the apps until you find Exodus.
3
Swipe up on the Exodus window to close it.

And that's it! Tap on the Exodus Mobile app icon to reopen it.

For more information, you can read Apple's official guide:


Android

Different versions of Android will have different methods of closing apps. We've compiled a list of Help Center articles from different manufacturers to help you find a way to close apps on your phone:

If you can't find a way to close an app on your phone, try searching support documentation for your device or let us know at [email protected]


Desktop

Whenever you're done with Exodus, close the wallet. If you have set a password for your wallet, then every time you open the wallet after exiting, it will prompt you for your password. For instructions on how to set a password, visit: How do I set a password in Exodus?

You can close Exodus like a regular application by pressing the X on the top-right corner for Windows and Linux OS or the top-left corner for Mac OS.

To set an auto-lock for your Exodus desktop wallet, please see this article: How do I use the auto-lock feature?


Web3 Wallet

With Exodus Web3 Wallet, you can lock the wallet if you have set a password for your wallet.

If you have not already set a password for your Web3 Wallet, you can set a password by following the steps in the guide: How do I set a password in Exodus?

1

In Exodus Web3 Wallet, a) click the Profile icon, then b) click on Security.

2
Next, click Lock Wallet.

This effectively logs you out of your wallet. To access your wallet again, you can enter your password. 

If you want to adjust the auto-lock timer in Exodus Web3 Wallet, see this article: How do I use the auto-lock feature?


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