Has your Gmail account been taken over by someone else? Check it immediately with these methods

To ensure the security of your Gmail account, check its login activity regularly and immediately sign out from suspicious devices and change your password.

In today's digital age, a large part of our life has become dependent on the Internet. Especially talking about Gmail account, it is not only a means of sending or reading emails, but is also connected to many of our important online services like Google Photos, Google Drive, YouTube and other Google apps. In such a situation, if someone else is using your Gmail account, then it can become a serious threat to your privacy.

But there is no need to panic. Google allows you to find out who is using your Gmail account, from which device it has been used and from where it has been accessed. Let us know how you can find out whether your Gmail account is safe or not.

How to check Gmail activity from computer?

If you use a laptop or desktop, then log in to Gmail. After the inbox opens, you will find 'Last account activity' written on the bottom right. Click on 'Details' below it.

Here you will get complete information in a new window, which will tell you on which devices and when your account was accessed. It will show the name of the device, which browser was logged in, location, date and time as well as IP address. If you see an unknown location or device here, which you are unable to recognize, then it can be a warning sign.

Know the devices logged in to your account from mobile or browser

If you want to know more deeply which devices are logged in to your Google account, then open [myaccount.google.com](https://myaccount.google.com) in the browser. Click on the 'Security' tab here. Then scroll down to the 'Your devices' section and click on the 'Manage all devices' option.

In this section, you will find a list of all the devices from which your Google account has been accessed recently. Each device will be accompanied by its name, type (such as Android phone, Windows computer), last used time and location. If you see any unknown or suspicious device, you should be alert.

What to do if you see any suspicious activity?

If you see a device that is not yours or an activity that you have not done yourself, first click on that device and choose the option of 'Sign out'. After this, change your Gmail password immediately.

Along with this, to make the security of your account more robust, turn on two-step verification. With this, even if someone knows your password, they will not be able to login to the account without your mobile code.

Important tips to keep the account safe

• Keep checking the login activity of Gmail and Google account from time to time.
• Avoid logging in from an unknown or public device
• If it is necessary to login from another device, never choose an option like 'Remember Password'
• Take special care while using Gmail on public Wi-Fi or open network
• Keep two-step verification on, which provides additional security

Gmail is an important part of your digital identity. If you ignore security, your personal information can be at risk. By following the steps mentioned above, you can not only find out if someone else is using your Gmail or not, but you can also make your account completely safe by taking timely action.