Google Account

Remove access

If someone had access to your Google account and you want him to stop having access, it isn’t sufficient to just change your Google password. You also have to remove the connections here:

https://myaccount.google.com/connections

Because the apps there have got an access token for some services of your Google account when you clicked Google’s “Allow” button in the login screen that these apps have shown. So you have to remove the connections there, too. Afterward these apps will ask you to sign in again the next time you sync but because only you know the new password, the other person cannot get access again.

Additionally you might want to check these things:

• Review account recovery options: Also under the Security settings, make sure your recovery phone number and email address are up-to-date. These are essential if you forget your password.

• Check for any existing saved passwords: If you’ve ever used your browser to save passwords for easy login, make sure to clear any saved passwords for your Google account.

• Set up two-step verification: This adds an extra layer of security. Even if someone guesses or hacks your password, they would still need a second verification step, such as a code sent to your phone, to access your account.

• Check your account for any unusual activity: Google has a feature called ‘Device activity & security events’ under the Security settings. Here, you can see the devices that are used to log in to your account, where they’re located, and when they were last used. If you see anything suspicious, you can take immediate action.

• Sign out of all other sessions: If you think someone else might have your password and you’re logged in on multiple devices, you can also sign out of all other sessions by going to Gmail, scrolling down to the bottom right of your inbox and clicking “Details.” In the window that pops up, click “Sign out all other Gmail web sessions.”