logout – Log out of the currently logged in shell

The logout command is used to log out of the currently logged in shell. When the command is executed, the user is logged out of the current shell session and returned to the login prompt.

Overview

To use the logout command, simply type logout in the terminal and press enter. The shell will then close and the user will be logged out of the current session.

Example

$ logout

Use cases

• When a user wants to log out of the current shell session.
• When a user wants to switch to a different user account.

Options

The logout command has no options.

Troubleshooting tips

• If the logout command is not working, it may be because the user is not logged in to a shell session. Ensure that the user is logged in to a shell session before executing the logout command.
• If the logout command is not working and the user is logged in to a shell session, try using the exit command instead.

Notes

• The logout command is a simple and quick way to log out of a shell session.
• The logout command can be used in any shell, including Bash, Zsh, and Fish.