Here’s a step-by-step guide:
- Locate the Logout Option:
- Once you are logged into the WordPress Dashboard, look for the “Howdy, [Your Username]” or your profile picture at the top right corner of the screen. hover over it.
- Click on “Log Out”:
- In the dropdown menu that appears when you hover over your username or profile picture, you should see the “Log Out” option. Click on “Log Out.”
- Confirmation:
- WordPress will ask for confirmation before logging you out. Confirm that you want to log out.
- Verify Logout:
- After confirming, you’ll be redirected to the WordPress login page, indicating that you have successfully logged out.
That’s it! You have now logged out of the WordPress dashboard. It’s a good practice to log out when you are done working on your site, especially if you are using a shared computer or a public device to prevent unauthorized access to your WordPress account.