How to revoke google mail
Revoking Google Mail (Gmail) access for a user or account involves several steps, depending on the reason for revocation and the level of access you want to grant. Here are some scenarios:
Scenario 1: Revoking access for a user
If you want to revoke access for a user who has been granted access to your Gmail account, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Google Account.
- Go to the "Security" section.
- Click on "Third-party apps with account access."
- Find the app or service that has access to your Gmail account and click on the three vertical dots next to it.
- Select "Revoke access" to remove the app's access to your account.
Scenario 2: Revoking access for an app or service
If you want to revoke access for an app or service that has been granted access to your Gmail account, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Google Account.
- Go to the "Security" section.
- Click on "Third-party apps with account access."
- Find the app or service that has access to your Gmail account and click on the three vertical dots next to it.
- Select "Revoke access" to remove the app's access to your account.
Scenario 3: Revoking access for a device
If you want to revoke access for a device that has been granted access to your Gmail account, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Google Account.
- Go to the "Security" section.
- Click on "Devices."
- Find the device that has access to your Gmail account and click on the three vertical dots next to it.
- Select "Revoke access" to remove the device's access to your account.
Scenario 4: Revoking access for a Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) account
If you want to revoke access for a Google Workspace account, follow these steps:
- Sign in to the Google Workspace admin console.
- Go to the "Security" section.
- Click on "Users" and select the user whose access you want to revoke.
- Click on the "Access" tab.
- Find the app or service that has access to the user's account and click on the three vertical dots next to it.
- Select "Revoke access" to remove the app's access to the user's account.
Additional tips:
- If you're revoking access for a user or device, make sure you have the necessary permissions and authority to do so.
- If you're revoking access for an app or service, be aware that this may affect the app's functionality or your ability to use certain features.
- If you're revoking access for a Google Workspace account, make sure you have the necessary permissions and authority to do so, and be aware that this may affect the user's ability to access certain apps or services.
Remember to always review the permissions and access granted to your Google Account or Google Workspace account to ensure that only authorized users and apps have access to your data.