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Recently I received a Google Critical Security Alert in my email saying that someone is trying to access my Gmail account and has already signed in using my password. I was taken aback because at the same time, I wasn’t even using my Gmail account or reading my emails. So I was surprised that Google sent me the alert.
It’s a good thing that I applied two-factor authentication (2FA) to my account and Google immediately blocked the hacker from attempting to open my Gmail. I was convinced that it was indeed a hacker because the security alert came from Google. Or so I thought.
The critical security alert was accompanied by a notification to verify that it was me who was accessing the Gmail account and that I should click the YES or NO button. I didn’t click any, but checked the email if it was from a legitimate Google source. As far as I know, it was. It has the same Gmail address when you received alerts from Google – [email protected] Sounds legitimate, right?
Nonetheless, I didn’t click on any link that was in the security alert email and instead went to my Gmail account settings and from there disconnected it from my device. Thanks to my colleagues who regularly post reminders on social media and to our tech editor, Art Samaniego here in Manila Bulletin on phishing attacks and how to avoid scammers.
With a quick thought, I immediately opened my Gmail account settings and looked for the “sign out” or “delete account” button. Unfortunately, you cannot find it from your device. I have learned that when you create and add your Gmail account on your device, there is no immediate sign out button available if you access it. Your Gmail account will remain as is on your device, showing only a drop-down menu setting.
I was almost frustrated and looked surprised as to why Google was preventing us from just signing out or deleting the account when we are using it on our mobile devices.
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What to do next?
Because I don’t want you to have a frustrating experience and waste your time looking for that sign out / delete account button, here is a very simple step that will help you find them easily if you want to sign out or delete your account. Gmail Account.
Step 1: Open your Gmail account. Tap your Gmail account icon at the top right of your Gmail account.
Step 2: Tap the tab / button that says Google account.
Step 3: A list of menus will appear. Click on your Gmail account address that appears above the list.
Step 4: You will see a list of email addresses (for multiple Gmail accounts) that you have added on your device. Scroll down and find a Managed Account on this device.
Step 5: You will be directed to User accounts The settings. Search the Google icon and click on it.
Step 6: Tap on your Gmail address as it appears on your screen.
Step 7: A new window will open stating Accounts and sync. Tap the 3 dotted lines at the top right of the screen. To select Delete account.
Step 8: Confirm the deletion of the account.
When you’re done, your Gmail account will no longer be available on your device.
If you want to change your password, you need to add your Gmail account and follow these steps.
How to change your device password
Step 1: Open your Gmail account. Tap your Gmail account icon at the top right of your Gmail account.
Step 2: Tap the tab / button that says Google account.
Step 3: A list of menus will appear on the screen. To select Personal informations from all menu tabs.
Step 4: Verify that it is you by entering your current password.
Step 5: Change your password.
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