3 Ways to Sign Out Other Users on Windows 11

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Mathew Abiodun
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3 Ways to Sign Out Other Users on Windows 11
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Windows 11, like its predecessors, provides users with the flexibility to create multiple accounts beyond the administrator account. Managing these accounts, including signing out without switching, is a seamless process. This guide unveils various methods to sign out other users on Windows 11, catering to diverse preferences.

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Methods to Sign Out Other Users on Windows 11

1. Sign Out Using Task Manager:

Utilizing the Task Manager simplifies the process significantly. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

  1. Type “Task Manager” in the Windows 11 search bar and open the Task Manager from the results.
3 Ways to Sign Out Other Users: Open task manager
Open task manager
  1. In the Task Manager, navigate to the Navigation menu and select the Users tab to view all signed-in user accounts.
  2. Right-click on the user account you want to sign out and choose Sign off.
3 Ways to Sign Out Other Users: Disconnect user
Disconnect user
  1. Confirm the action by clicking Sign out user on the prompt.

2. Sign Out Using Command Prompt:

The Command Prompt offers another avenue for signing out other users:

  1. Type “Command Prompt” in the Windows 11 search bar, right-click, and select Run as administrator.
3 Ways to Sign Out Other Users: Run command prompt as administrator
Run command prompt as administrator
  1. Execute the command query session to list all signed-in users.
3 Ways to Sign Out Other Users: Execute the query session command
Execute the query session command
  1. Note the ID number associated with the user account you wish to log off.
  2. Use the command logoff ID-Number, replacing “ID-Number” with the user account’s associated number.
Logoff the user using the ID number
Logoff the user using the ID number

3. Sign Out Using PowerShell:

PowerShell provides another powerful tool for signing out users:

  1. Type “PowerShell” in the Windows 11 search bar, right-click, and select Run as administrator.
Run PowerShell
Run PowerShell
  1. Execute query session to list all signed-in users.
  2. Execute hostname to get the name of your computer.
Execute the commands
Execute the commands
  1. Finally, execute the command, replacing ‘Computer_Name’ and ‘User_Name’ accordingly:
$sessionID = ((quser /server:'Computer_Name' | Where-Object { $_ -match 'User_Name' }) -split ' +')[2]
Logoff user session
Logoff user session

Make sure to replace ‘Computer_Name’ and ‘User_Name’ in the command.

Conclusion

These three methods provide flexibility depending on your preferences. Employ them to sign out users on Windows 11 efficiently, freeing up system resources as needed. If you require further assistance in managing user accounts in Windows 11, feel free to seek additional guidance.