How do I log off the new outlook app for pc. I dont see file , a button with my initials, my email, none of the usual log off solutions

Hi Guys,

Even worse, i've been sat at my computer in the office, the new outlook suddenly pops up on screen, without me touching anything, and hey presto, i'm logged in with all my emails on display. If I wasn't sat at my desk anyone could access anything.......

Hello Adriana H Hi, I'm Karl and will be happy to help you today. There is no logoff option in the "new Outlook" which is no different than the Mail app which it will eventually permanently replace. The "new Outlook" is essentially "Outlook on the web" wrapped in an app framework with the added functionality to add external IMAP accounts. Unlike accessing sn Outlook.com account via a browser which only involved the one account, the "new Outlook" can hav up to 10 accounts configured. As for the "File" tab, that only applies to the classic Outlook desktop program (part of Office). There is also no logoff option in Outlook desktop. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask, we're here to help you further if needed.

Beyond the security concerns mentioned by others there are features that rely on you logging off like "empty my deleted folder upon exit". If we never exit the application then how does this feature work and why even ask if you want it on or off.

Still waiting for a real answer as to why this is missing and when it will be resolved.

how do I sign out of my email in the new Outlook.. Please post a list of new instructions for all new features. This is a great improvement but will take time to learn different procedures!

Thank you.

Having no logoff option seems crazy, considering that I have to use a password to log on. Just clicking X on the page to exit implies to me that my email account remains open. What is the sense in that? Why even bother having a log-on password? This is counter-intuitive and frankly makes me worry about the security of my email account. Would not recommend!

I agree it's crazy. It is less secure, just shutting down the app.
maybe they can't track you as efficiently if you sign out of the account.
And if someone else uses your computer you can't stop them seeing your email. If they have to log in with a separate profile that is just wasting unnecessary resources and disk space being used. But obviously it allows them to track each user easily without getting them mixed up if using the same profile to log in.