KakaoTalk is a messenger service that can be used on PC as well. To use KakaoTalk on a PC, you must install the PC version of KakaoTalk and log in. If you do not log out, someone else may gain unauthorized access to your KakaoTalk account when they access your PC, and your personal information may be leaked. Therefore, it is important to log out after using KakaoTalk on your PC.
You can log out of KakaoTalk PC directly from your PC or remotely from your mobile phone. Here’s how to log out directly from your PC:
Launch KakaoTalk on your PC.
Click the [More] button at the bottom right. 카카오톡 pc 로그아웃
Click the [Logout] button.
Here’s how to log out remotely from your mobile device:
Launch KakaoTalk on your mobile device.
Click the [More] button at the bottom right. 윤과장의 소소한 일상 이야기
Click the [Settings] button.
Click the [Privacy/Security] tab.
Click the [Device Connection Management] tab.
Select the PC you want to log out of.
Click the [Logout] button.
Logging out remotely from a mobile device is easier than logging out directly from a PC. Therefore, if you are concerned that someone else may access your PC, we recommend that you log out remotely from your mobile device.
Advantages of logging out remotely from mobile
Remote logging out from mobile has the following advantages:
It’s easy. To log out directly from a PC, you need access to the PC, but to log out remotely from a mobile device, all you need is a mobile device.
It’s convenient. If you are concerned about someone else accessing your PC, you can easily log out from your mobile device without having to be in front of your PC.
High security. When someone else accesses your PC, if you log out remotely from your mobile phone, they will not be able to access your KakaoTalk account.
Disadvantages of logging out remotely from mobile
Remote logging out from mobile has the following disadvantages:
You may not be logged out. If someone else is using KakaoTalk on your PC, you may not be logged out even if you log out remotely from your mobile phone. Therefore, it is a good idea to make sure that no one else has access to your PC.
Logging out may take some time. If someone else is using KakaoTalk on your PC, logging out may take some time. Therefore, you must wait until logout is complete.
Precautions when using the remote logout method on mobile
When using the remote logout method on mobile, keep the following things in mind:
Make sure no one else has access to your PC. If you log out without making sure that others have accessed your PC, others may be able to access your KakaoTalk account.
Wait until logout is complete. If someone else is using KakaoTalk on your PC, logging out may take some time. Therefore, you must wait until logout is complete.
KakaoTalk PC logout is an important function to prevent personal information leakage. Therefore, it is recommended that you log out after using KakaoTalk on your PC. We recommend logging out remotely from your mobile phone, especially if you are concerned that someone else may have access to your PC.