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# Method name:

authentication.logout()

# Method Link:

https://dev.wix.com/docs/sdk/host-modules/site/authentication/logout.md

# Method Description:

Logs out the current member from the site.

# Method Permissions:



# Method Permissions Scopes IDs:

undefined



# Method Code Examples:

## Log out the current member


```javascript
```typescript
import { logout } from '@wix/authentication';

try {
  await logout();
  console.log('Logout successful');
  // Redirect to home page or login page
  window.location.href = '/';
} catch (error) {
  console.error('Logout failed:', error);
}
```
```

## Log out with a confirmation dialog


```javascript
```typescript
import { logout, loggedIn } from '@wix/authentication';

async function handleLogoutClick() {
  if (!loggedIn()) {
    console.log('No member is currently logged in');
    return;
  }

  const confirmed = window.confirm('Are you sure you want to log out?');
  if (confirmed) {
    await logout();
    window.location.reload();
  }
}
```
```