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action=logout

(main | logout)
  • This module requires write rights.
  • This module only accepts POST requests.
  • Source: MediaWiki
  • License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Log out and clear session data.

Specific parameters:
Other general parameters are available.
token

A "csrf" token retrieved from action=query&meta=tokens

This parameter is required.
checkuserclienthints

Client hints data supplied alongside requests to ApiLogout. For internal use only.

Example:
Log the current user out.
api.php?action=logout&token=123ABC [open in sandbox]