An express pass to the Google universe is what your Google account is. It consists of several programs and services that Google has created over time. This account is connected to everything. Actually, you may sign in to various apps and services (Sign in with Google) using the same Gmail ID (Google account).
Additionally, we utilize the same Google account across all of our gadgets, including tablets, smartwatches, smart TVs, smartphones, and other gadgets. Here, a few inquiries come up, such as:
Why Remove Devices from Google Account
Is your account less cluttered now? That’s not really a good excuse, but I have a better one for you. Let’s say you want to correctly format your smartphone and then remove it from your Google account before selling it to someone else. Your Google account’s integrity will be better protected as a result.
A family member receiving the device is an additional possibility. It may be your child or your SO. In that instance, you might give them the device out of confidence without even formatting it. However, the gadget is still linked to your Google account, so there’s a chance they may access it and cause unpleasant or humiliating circumstances. Taking care of these items now will help you avoid regrets down the road.
Which Devices Need to Be Remove from Google Accounts?
Any and all devices that you are not actively using should be removed. Devices that you sold, had stolen, misplaced, donated, and so on would be on the list.
How to Remove Devices from Google Account?
- Launch Google My Account using your preferred web browser. You can control almost all aspects of your Google account security, privacy, sharing, and more from here. In the sidebar on the left, click Security.
- To get a list of all the devices you have added to your Google account, scroll down a little. Below it, select Manage devices.
- A list of all of your devices, even older ones you may have used in the past, should now appear. The device that you are using to access your Google Account is the first one in the list. In order to prevent you from unintentionally erasing it, it will also have a notice that reads “This device.” Of course, adding it back is always an option, but that seems laborious.
- Select the device you wish to delete from your Google account by clicking on More details below.
- A few data are displayed, including the operating system, the location, the last date and time the device was used to access a Google account, the browser that was used to log in, and the option to sign out or select Don’t recognize this device.
- A pop-up window explaining what happens when you sign out will appear and the gadget will be taken away. Proceed, and you’re done. The gadget ought to vanish from the list.
If the device in the list isn’t one you recognize, clicking on the other choice will give you the option to change your password. Once more, Google will explain what transpired and why you should do it, and I strongly advise you to do so. In order to protect you, doing so will also log you out of all apps, services, and devices where you have signed in with this same Google account. In this manner, whoever has your Google password will also be logged out and unable to log in again as they are in possession of the new password you have just created.
After that, simply adhere to the on-screen directions and select a strong, arbitrary password. You’re done now.
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Revoke All Trusted/Untrusted Devices
- Return to Security and select the 2-Step Verification option under the Google Sign-in title.
- At this stage, your Google account password must be entered again.
- Select the option to Revoke All. This will remove access to your Google account from any devices that don’t require a 2FA code or allow access using 2SV. In essence, your Google account could be accessed by anybody who had both the gadget and your password. It’s not what you want. This should ideally only be enabled on devices that you individually and solely own. Devices you trust sufficiently not to need 2SV or 2FA, which could eventually become more of a burden.
