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How did someone get my Google password?
The most common way is probably from password reuse. You use the same password in different sites. Some of those sites have worse security, they get hacked and the passwords are stolen. Then the hackers try the email and password on other sites.
How do I set security in Gmail?
Step 1: Do a Security Checkup
- Add or update account recovery options.
- Remove risky access to your data.
- Turn on screen locks.
- Update your browser.
- Update your operating system.
- Update your apps.
- Manage your passwords.
- Help protect your password from hackers.
How do I stop Google from reading my Gmail?
To turn Nudges off, go to Settings, select “See all settings,” and scroll down until you see Nudges. Toggle both Nudge features off and you’ll be good to go. And just like that, you’ll be free of Gmail email tracking.
How do I give someone access to my Gmail account?
On the Settings page, click Accounts and Import and go to the penultimate entry: “Grant access to your account”. Someone could click “Add an email account”, enter another Gmail address, and access your emails from that account. They can keep these emails marked as Unread even if they’ve read them.
How do I Change my Gmail password If I Forgot It?
To use these extra security features in Gmail, go to Accounts and Import, click “Other Google Account settings” and then “Sign-in & security”. This provides access to password changes, two-step verification, and account recovery options. What if your password stops working and you can’t get into Gmail?
How do I log into my Gmail account without my phone?
You’re never without your phone and it means you can log into Gmail from anywhere, at any time as long as you have your phone with you. Ensure that you have a recovery email for any login alerts. If someone tries to access your Gmail account again it should trigger a login email.
How can I tell if someone else has used my Gmail?
The best way to tell if someone else has used our account is to scroll down the Gmail inbox and look for “Last account activity” in the bottom right. Clicking on Details produces a nice table that shows how someone accessed the account (browser, mobile, POP3 etc), their IP address, and the date and time.