How do I log out securely?
· Click the logout button in the sidebar — especially important on foreign devices.
How do I log out securely?
Logout is simple — but important especially if you were on foreign devices.
How to do it
- Open your dashboard
- At the very bottom of the sidebar find the "Sign out" button (logout icon)
- Click it
- You're redirected to the login page
- Done — session terminated
What happens at logout?
- Your session is deleted on the server
- Your session cookie is removed
- You need to log in again on next visit (with password + 2FA)
- On other devices you stay logged in (only this session ends)
When to absolutely log out?
🔴 Very important
- Foreign devices (café, library, internet café, friend's PC)
- Shared computers (family PC, work PC)
- Borrowed phone or laptop
🟡 Good
- Public WiFi networks (even on your own device)
- After intense admin session
🟢 Not necessary
- On your own phone or laptop at home
- When you're logging right back in
What if I forget to log out?
Not the end of the world — sessions have an automatic timeout:
- After longer inactivity you're auto-logged-out
- Password change terminates all other sessions
- Next login shows in audit logs if anyone else was in
Log out other devices
If you suspect someone has access on another device:
- Change password in settings
- That terminates all other sessions
- Only your current session stays active
Check audit logs
As admin you can see in Admin panel → Logs when and where logins happened. That's how you spot suspicious activity.
Logout vs closing tab
Just closing the tab isn't enough! The session cookie stays active — anyone with access to the browser can stay logged in.
Logout is active and clears the cookie.
On mobile "Add to home screen"
If you use LACOP as a PWA on mobile (via "Add to home screen"):
- Logout works the same
- The app shows the login page on next open
- Good practice if you need to lend your phone
Questions? support@lacop.app