If you suspect your Google account is logged in on an unknown or unauthorized device

Balasahana Suresh
1. Check Account Activity

Google provides a way to see the devices currently signed in to your account.

Steps:

· Go to Google Account.

· Click on Security in the left menu.

· Under the Your devices section, click on Manage devices.

· Here, you’ll see all the devices that are currently logged in with your google account. Any unfamiliar or unknown device should be flagged immediately.

2. Sign Out of Unwanted Devices

If you notice any unfamiliar devices, you can sign out remotely from all devices or specific ones.

Steps:

· In the Manage devices section, select the suspicious device.

· Click on Sign out to log out from that particular device.

3. review Recent Activity

You can also check recent activity on your account to spot anything unusual:

· Go to google Account Activity.

· Here, you'll be able to see your recent sign-ins and other activities.

4. Change Your Password

If you find unknown devices or suspicious activity, it’s important to change your google account password immediately.

· Go to the Security section of your google Account.

· Under Password, click Change Password.

5. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

For additional protection, enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your google account to make sure only you can access it:

· In the Security section, under 2-Step Verification, follow the prompts to set it up.

6. review Security Settings

You can also run a security checkup using Google's built-in tool:

· Go to Google Security Checkup and review your settings, recent devices, and account permissions.

By following these steps, you can keep your google account secure and identify if it’s being used by anyone else without your permission. If you're still concerned, it’s a good idea to check your Google Play Store or Gmail login history for any unauthorized sign-ins.

 

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