Chrome Keeps Logging Me Out: 5 Practical Fixes to Stay Signed In
Chrome Keeps Logging Me Out: 5 Practical Fixes to Stay Signed In
If Chrome keeps signing you out, it can slow down work and break your routine. This post explains why it happens and how to fix it with simple, reliable steps. You’ll focus on cookie settings, extensions, and browser data so your sessions stay active.
Why this problem happens
Most websites use cookies to remember your login session. If cookies are blocked or cleared when Chrome closes, the site can’t keep you signed in. Some extensions also remove site data automatically, which can trigger repeated logouts.
Fixes you can apply now
1) Confirm cookie settings
- Open Chrome Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Turn off “Clear cookies and site data when you close all windows” (or similar wording).
- If only one site fails, allow cookies for that site.
2) Test extensions for conflicts
- Disable extensions one by one.
- Restart Chrome, sign in again, and retest.
- Keep the extension disabled if the logout issue stops.
3) Clear site data or cache
Corrupted cache or outdated site data can cause login errors. If the issue is limited to one website, clear data for that site first. If it happens everywhere, clear cache and cookies, then restart Chrome.
| Situation | Best action | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Only one website logs out | Clear cookies/site data for that site | Targeted reset with less disruption |
| Many websites log out | Clear cache + cookies and restart | Full browser refresh |
| Extensions installed | Disable and test one by one | Fast root-cause check |
Tips to prevent repeat logouts
- Incognito mode may not keep sessions the same way as normal browsing.
- Work devices can enforce rules that clear cookies automatically.
- Use separate Chrome profiles if you switch accounts often.
Summary
In most cases, repeated logouts come from cookie settings or extension conflicts. Start by allowing cookies, then test extensions, and finally clear site data if needed. This worked for me when Chrome kept signing me out of a webmail account after every restart.