How to Log out of Sourcetree

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June 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to sign out of Sourcetree in just a few clicks.

Quick summary

Logging out of Sourcetree is done through the File menu using the Exit Sourcetree option. This quick process lets you fully close and sign out of the Sourcetree application in seconds.

Steps

Open Sourcetree on your desktop.
Navigate to the File tab in the top menu bar.
Click Exit Sourcetree to log out of and close the application.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to properly log out of Sourcetree is essential for developers who share workstations or manage multiple Git accounts. The Exit Sourcetree option in the File menu ensures your session is fully closed, protecting your repositories and credentials. This simple workflow helps teams maintain security and avoid accidental commits under the wrong user account. Whether you are switching users or wrapping up a coding session, a clean Sourcetree logout keeps your version control environment secure.

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