Logout vs Clear App Data on Punch — What's the Difference?

Logging out ends your session. Clearing app data erases everything locally, like a fresh install of Punch.

Written By Archit Sunat

Last updated 2 months ago

These two actions look similar but have very different effects on your Punch app.

What each option does

Action	What is removed	What is kept
Logout	Active session only	Registration, biometric setup, cached preferences
Clear app data	Everything locally — registration, biometric enrolment, cached preferences	Server-side data (watchlists, positions, holdings)

When to use each

Logout — When you want to end your session and log back in later. You can log back in immediately without re-registering.

Clear app data — When you need to start fresh, such as switching to a different mobile number. Go to your phone's Settings → Apps → Punch → Clear Data. You will need to register and set up biometrics again.

Your watchlists, order history, positions, and holdings are stored on the server — neither option deletes them.