Edit Google account permissions via an Android device

It is easy to forget how many blog and services you've granted entry to your Google account. Thankfully, you can monitor that from an Android device.

 

Edit Google account permissions via an Android device

Periodically editing your Google account permissions is often a smart way of ensuring your account remains protected. When doing so, you can view the apps you've granted permission to reach your Google account (and your individual information).

You can always keep an eye on and edit your Google account permissions in the website, or if you will be an Android user, you can apply it directly from ones device.

You won't should download an app for you to edit permissions, as it's in the "Google Settings" app. This is an app you've most likely never even noticed on the device .

Edit Google account permissions via an Android device

Kick off your app drawer and demand Google Settings icon. When you have found it, select it. On the next screen, select the top choice "Connected Apps. "

Edit Google account permissions via an Android device

You should then see a directory of apps and services you've given permission to access your account. By tapping on the list of apps, a new screen will pop up displaying the information the service has use of. At the bottom in the screen you'll find any "Disconnect" button. Should you decide providing want the service to have access to your account, tap it and confirm your own preference.

In some instances you might find a small checkbox from the confirmation popup asking in order to also delete all of your information from the program. If that's something for you to do, check the box prior to confirming the disconnect.

It's important to note you won't discover any devices you've approved for access for your requirements -- only apps in addition to online services. You will have to use the website mentioned above so that you can edit devices.

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