In some cases it is necessary to modify or consolidate the security of the Google account of our Android device and computer, because we may suffer unwanted attempts by people unknown to it. Also to prevent others from entering and having access to the information, in case we have provided the equipment for some work.
By strengthening the protection of the equipment we can support the entry into our account and everything we have in it, as well as personal data, documents, photos and others. If you have suffered at any time from abuse, where an individual has tried to access your email or a warning has arrived that indicates that they have entered it from an unknown computer, is a good time to safeguard your security parameters.
That is why in this tutorial we will explain step by step how you can change the standards of your Google account so you can feel safe. This way you will be able to keep the content protected against any threat external that you can try to enter for malicious purposes.
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Steps to configure and manage your Google account security options
It has different tools and methods that you can use to configure your Gmail account and thus increase security. It also has other ways that will allow you to administer it in case you have more than one easy way without complications.
Change the password in Google
The first step to strengthen your security is to change the password, in this simple way you make it difficult for third parties to access your accounts. Keep in mind that the password you are going to enter must be difficult to guess, but you can remember it. It is recommended that you use combinations, that is, letters, numbers, signs, upper and lower case.
Avoid entering keys with simple numerical sequences, as well as personal data: name of a dog, father, mother, best friend, places of study, birthdays, among others that you can have in the domain from any audience or easily disclosed.
To change the password, the first thing you should do is:
- Enter your browser and go to Google.com this in case you access in a browser other than Google Chrome.
- Then you are going to click on Google APPS and you will choose the option of «Account», this option is right at the top right.
- In that section you will first choose «Security»> «Google Access» and you will select usernamePleasePlease.
- Wait a moment and then will ask you to validate your identity before changing the password, to do so just enter your current password.
- Finally, enter the new password and click on “Change password” .
Improve security through access to Google
This option apart from allowing you to change the password, allows you to transform or create other access methods, either “Use the phone to access” or “Two-step verification”.
Use the phone to access
Authorize the user to use their mobile phone to sign in to their Google account by placing the pattern or password they use to access the device. If you don’t have your device nearby, you can enter with your Gmail password without any problem.
To activate these features you just have to:
- Activate the “Use phone to access” option by clicking on it.
- After clicking, you will see a new window, in this one you will click on accounConfigurar given.
- Valid that you are the owner of the account by entering the password, press «Next» in the tab that will appear after confirming it.
- Google will do a test to enter from your device, you just have to unlock the device as you always do and then press “Yes” , when asked if you are trying to enter from another computer. If you like the functionality, just click on “Activate” and you’re done.
Use two-step verification
This is the most optimal functionality to protect your account, since even when someone manages to get your password they will not be able to do so due to the access code that will be sent to your device every time you try to access. If you do not have this, any other person who tries will not be able to enter.
To activate it you need:
- Activate the “Two-step verification” option.
- You will press «Start» in the new window that has appeared.
- As in previous cases, you must confirm your password before continuing.
- Now you will proceed to choose the method to verify: You have different methods:
- Google message
- Text message
- Security call or key
- You can choose the one you like best, in this case we will use «Message» and press the option « Try now ».
- Now you just have to, confirm and validate the mobile number where you want the security code sent to you.
- The respective code that you must place in the indicated space will be sent to you, then press subsequentlyNextly.
- Finally, you will click on “Activate” to use this method in your Google account .
- Have a verification phone.
- An email from recovery.
- A question from security.
- First if you want to change or add a recovery phone , you must click on that option.
- Proceed to validate your entry by entering your password.
- You will add, update or delete the number you have associated with Google by pressing the «Add» strong>, it is shaped like a pencil. If you wish to delete, click on the trash.
- Recovery email, To access this option you will click on “Recovery email” .
- Confirm your password again .
- Change or add an email, this in case you cannot log in to your Google account or if you wish retrieve it.
- Enter “Security” and look for the “Your devices” section. Click on “Manage devices”.
- A window will appear where you can see all the devices associated with your account, if any equipment you do not know appears, change the password immediately .
- For this you must do Click “Protect your account” and immediately, Google will show you a window to change the password. You will choose the option of “Change password” .
- After changing the account will be unlinked from all the devices with which it is associated, less on the computer where you have changed the login key.
Update the methods to verify your identity
Updating the methods used to verify your identity when you do not remember the password, or do not have your telephone device to complete this task is very necessary.
Since outsiders can use your security responses, mail or even if you do not have these tools associated, create them and thus take over your account, eliminating any possibility that you can recover it .
In order to verify your identity you must:
How do you modify your security verification methods?
It is important that constantly check your account and security options to detect and eliminate possible unknown or suspicious actions.
Finally, there is the option of security questions although is not so safe. That’s why we recommend you use some of the alternatives indicated above.
Manage your devices connected to Google
A good way to control the entry of devices into your account is to let people know who is entering it. To thus withdraw or allow these devices to enter your email, as well as all the application data and more that you have associated with it.
To manage your devices you just have to:
In summary, keeping your Google account safe is very important and easy to do if you know all the methods and tools that make it available to you. It doesn’t matter if you want to use all or those that you consider necessary to protect yourself, in fact it would be a good option. Keep in mind that changing passwords and patterns you use to prevent access to devices or accounts is recommended reset it continuously.