Why Does Outlook automatically log me in without my email address and password?

Anonymous
2013-04-15T12:47:04+00:00

Hi there,

Why does Outlook automatically log me into my Email without me having to type my email address or password?  When I turn my computer on, I go to my Desktop and click on the Outlook icon to open up my email.  It is logging me into that email without me even having to enter my password information, and quite frankly, I find this very unsettling. This means that anyone who uses my computer once it is turned on, can access my email without my permission. How can I correct this so Outlook asks me to enter my email address and password each time I want to log into my email?  Thanks.

Annette Sullivan

Outlook | Web | Outlook.com | Account management, security, and privacy

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  1. Brian Tillman [Outlook MVP 2007-2019] 25,920 Reputation points
    2015-10-02T17:16:36+00:00

    You have that option already. Simply log out of your Microsoft account when you're done visiting Outlook.com and you'll always be prompted for credentials the next time you visit the web site. Make sure you do not check the box to remember your credentials.

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-11-06T16:40:35+00:00

    I don't want my pass code be typed up automatically. For Privacy protection I want to type my pass code each time I us outlook. Don't know how to take this out. please help.

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  3. Brian Tillman [Outlook MVP 2007-2019] 25,920 Reputation points
    2015-11-06T23:51:28+00:00

    If you mean the website Outlook.com, then the next time you visit and are finished, click your name at the upper right and choose sign out. The next time you wish to log in, you'll be asked for credentials. Make sure you don't check the "Keep me signed in" box.

    If the credential fields get filled in automatically, clear the forms data in your web browser.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-11-07T00:49:32+00:00

    After sign out while the browser is still open I have to sign in but after closing the

    browser clicking on the outlook will open it without sign in.

    Thanks anyway

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  5. Anonymous
    2015-11-09T05:54:23+00:00

    Read my post from September 17 with detailed instructions about Trusted Devices. It's halfway up this 6th page of replies.

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