Should I keep my Google account logged in?

Many people log in to Google accounts on a personal computer, check Gmail, etc., and do not log out from the Google account, but to log in as they are.If you keep the login state, it will be convenient because it can be used as it is the next time you start a computer.However, if you do the same thing on a public computer or a company PC that you usually use at home, you can do some risk.

So, this time, let's introduce the risk of being logged in to the Google account and the logout method.

Love the Google account to the Google account ... what is the problem?

If you log in from the Google account, what kind of risks will you have?If you use other people other than yourself, not only from public personal computers, but also on your home computer, we will explain why you should try to log out as much as possible.

What happens if you don't log out from the Google account?

The most likely major disadvantage is "take over".If a malicious person looks into the contents of the account, personal information and registered credit card information may be stolen.

Don't worry, "It's okay because your Google account does not contain personal information or credit card information."Google has a function called "Password Manager", which has a function that allows you to remember your login ID and password to the site.This is a useful feature, but if you use a password manager and see this content by malicious people, it will take great risk.

In addition to the hijacking damage, there is also a problem of "privacy".For example, in the case of a personal computer that is shared with a family at home, the risk of hijacking is extremely low because it is extremely unlikely that malicious people will use a personal computer without logging out.

However, if you are logged in to the Google account, you may be peeked into my high tactics and your search history and browsing history you have examined.

[See] Don't forget to erase it before being seen by others!How to erase Google search history

It was so easy!How to log out from the Google account

Let's review how to log out when you know the danger of not logging out from the Google account.

How to log out from Google Account (PC)

If you log out from the Google account on your computer, follow the steps below.

1: Open the browser you usually use.2: Access Google.3: Click the account icon displayed at the top right of the screen.4: Click "Logout" to complete.

In this state, since login information may remain in the browser, after logging out, select "Delete Account" and click "-(minus)" mark.Finally, select "Complete".

Googleアカウントを複数持っている場合、個別にログアウトはできる？

Unfortunately, if you log in with multiple accounts, you cannot log out individually.It's a little troublesome, but click "Log out from all accounts", log out from all accounts, and log in other than the account.

How to log out from Google account (smartphone edition)

In the case of a smartphone, you can log out from the Google account with the setting app.This is common to iPhone / Android, and can be operated from "Settings"> "Account"> "Google (or Gmail)".Although the wording differs depending on the model, tap "Delete account" or "Logout from account" and log out from the terminal.

How to log in to the Google account

Although I logged out, I became understood how to log in ... In such a case, I want you to check the following procedure and log in to the Google account again.

1: Start the browser and access Google.2: Click "Gmail" at the top right of the screen.3: Enter the Gmail address and login password.

That's it.If you have forgotten the login password, try again, referring to the following article.

[See] How to quickly check Google's password when you can't log in

What if I have multiple Google accounts?How to add an account to the device

The login method does not change just because you have multiple accounts.Open the browser and access the Google account.Enter your password and log in to the Google account.

I want to know anything else!Petit information of Google account

Finally, I will introduce petit information about Google accounts that may be useful if you know it.

Can you change the name of the Google account?

The name registered in the Google account can be changed later.Open the browser and access "Google Personal Information".Let's change the registration name from "Name".

Can I change my Google account email address?

Unfortunately, Google's email address (Gmail address) cannot be basically changed.

[See] Can the Gmail address be changed?How to confirm and how to set the transfer settings

* The data was examined as of late February 2020.* The information is made thorough, but it does not guarantee the integrity and accuracy of the content.* Please use the service at your own risk.

Sentence / Ko Takamizawa