In today’s digital age, a large part of our life has become dependent on the Internet. Especially, talking about the Gmail account, it is not just a means of sending or reading emails, but is also associated with many of our important online services like Google photos, Google Drive, YouTube and other Google apps. In such a situation, if someone else is using your gmail account, then it can become a serious threat to your privacy.
But there is no need to panic. Google allows you to find out who is using your gmail account, from which device and where it has been accessed. Let’s know how you can find out whether your gmail account is safe or not.
How to check Gmail activity from computer?
If you use a laptop or desktop, log in to Gmail. After opening the inbox, ‘Last Account Activity’ will be written to the bottom. Click on ‘Details’ below it.
Here you will find that complete information in a new window, which will tell on which devices your account has been accessed and when and when. In this, the name of the device, which browser was logged in, location (location), date and time will also appear IP address. If an unknown location or device appears here, which you are unable to identify, then this may be a warning signal.
Know in your account login devices from mobile or browser
If you want to know more deeply what devices are logged in your Google account, then in the browser [myaccount.google.com](Open. Click on ‘Security’ tab here. Then scroll down and reach the ‘your devices’ section and click on the ‘Manage All Devices’ option.
In this section, you will get a list of all the devices from which your Google account has been accessed recently. Its name, type (like Android phone, windows computer) with each device, the last time and location used will also be given. If an unknown or suspicious device is seen, it should be cautious.
What to do if you see a suspicious activity?
If you see a device that is not yours or you have not seen activity that you do not do yourself, then first of all, click on that device and choose the option of ‘Sign out’. After this, immediately change your Gmail password.
Along with this, to make the security of your account further strengthen, turn on two-step verification. With this, even if someone lives your password, even then you will not be able to login to the account without your mobile code.
Necessary tips to protect the account
- From time to time, keep checking the login activity of Gmail and Google Account.
- Avoid login from an unknown or public device
- If it is necessary to login from another device, never choose an option like ‘Remember Password’
- Take special precautions while using Gmail on public Wi-Fi or open network
- Do keep two-step verification on, which provides additional security
Gmail is an important part of your digital identity. If you ignore security, then your personal information may be in danger. By adopting the steps mentioned above, you can not only find out whether someone else is running your gmail or not, but can also make your account completely safe by taking action in time.