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Expand Up @@ -40,13 +40,22 @@ After logging in, Porter automatically sets your default project and cluster if

## `porter auth logout`

Log out from Porter and clear your local credentials.
Log out from Porter. This revokes your current session on the Porter API and clears your local credentials, so any cached access or refresh tokens stored on disk can no longer be used.

**Usage:**
```bash
porter auth logout
```

**Example:**
```bash
porter auth logout
```
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this part feels redundant to have the same cmd as an Example and Usage


<Tip>
After logging out, you'll need to run `porter auth login` again before using other commands.
</Tip>

<Info>
Use `porter auth logout` on shared or untrusted machines before stepping away. Simply deleting the local config file leaves your session valid on the server — only `porter auth logout` revokes it.
</Info>