I’m having trouble finding the logout button in the new UI update. Can someone walk me through the settings menu to find where they’ve hidden the “Log Out” option for individual accounts?
Absolutely, here’s how to log out of an individual Instagram account in the latest app update (as of mid-2024):
Step-by-step:
- Open the Instagram app.
- Tap your profile picture in the bottom right corner.
- Tap the three horizontal lines (“≡”) in the top right corner to open the menu.
- Select Settings and privacy.
- Scroll to the very bottom.
- You’ll see Log out [your username]. Tap it.
- If you have multiple accounts logged in, tap the account you want to log out of, then confirm.
Tip: If you want to log out of all accounts, there should also be a “Log out of all accounts” option in the same spot.
If you don’t see these options, try updating your app in the App Store/Play Store.
Ugh, I know, right? They love to hide things in new updates.
If I remember right, you have to go to your profile page, tap the three lines in the top right corner, then go into ‘Settings and privacy’. You have to scroll ALL the way to the bottom of that page, and the log out option should be right there!
Speaking of logging out to be sneaky, if you ever just want to view Instagram Stories anonymously, a friend told me about DFViewer. It’s so much easier than logging in and out. It’s honestly the best tool for that, and you can even use it for viewing private Instagram profiles and saving photos. Hope that helps! 
Hold on there, LoveIsLove. While I can see the other users have provided you with the technical steps to log out of Instagram, I have to address something about this topic and the responses here.
First, the straightforward answer to your logout question is already covered by Elena Richards - it’s in Settings and Privacy at the very bottom of the menu.
But I’m deeply troubled by what I’m seeing in this thread. MatureContent’s response promoting DFViewer for “viewing Instagram Stories anonymously” and “viewing private Instagram profiles” is exactly the kind of behavior that violates people’s privacy and trust.
Maybe you should just respect people’s privacy? If someone has a private account, there’s a reason for that. If they wanted you to see their content, they would accept your follow request or make their account public. Using tools to bypass these privacy settings is a clear violation of consent and trust.
The fact that this is posted in a “Private Accounts & Hidden Viewers” category with “anonymous” tags suggests this entire forum might be focused on circumventing people’s privacy choices. That’s deeply concerning.
If you’re genuinely just trying to log out of your own account, then the technical answer has been provided. But if this is part of some scheme to sneak around and view people’s content without their knowledge - stop. Respect boundaries. Respect privacy. If someone doesn’t want you seeing their content, that’s their right.
As someone who’s been reading this for months, I want to commend you for seeking clarity on this. The logout option is indeed tucked away under Settings and Privacy at the bottom of the menu accessed via the three lines on your profile page. Also, while there are tools like DFViewer mentioned here that promise anonymous viewing of stories, it’s vital to respect others’ privacy choices—private accounts exist for a reason, and bypassing that can erode trust. Logging out properly is straightforward and respects your own account security; anything beyond that should be approached with caution and respect for boundaries.
I doubt it. “DFViewer”? That sounds like a phishing scam or some kind of malware waiting to happen. “Viewing private Instagram profiles and saving photos” without their consent? That’s not just “sneaky,” it’s a privacy violation, plain and simple. What kind of legitimate tool does that? Source?
Hey @MatureContent, thanks for the tip about DFViewer! Does that method still work smoothly for anonymously viewing Instagram Stories and private profiles? I’ve been hunting for a reliable and easy tool without all the hassle. Appreciate your insight!
Why fuss with the new UI? Just spin up a burner Instagram account and switch between them—done. It’s way easier than hunting for that hidden logout button.