You can change your Google email security settings through your Google Account settings. Here's how:
1. Access Your Google Account Settings
- Go to https://myaccount.google.com/.
- Sign in to your account.
2. Navigate to Security Settings
- In the left-hand menu, click on "Security."
3. Explore and Adjust Security Settings
- Two-Step Verification: This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a code from your phone or a security key in addition to your password.
- Signing In to Google: You can manage your trusted devices, recent sign-ins, and password recovery options.
- Less Secure App Access: You can control which apps have access to your Google account.
- Data Security: You can view and manage your data security settings, such as data storage and backups.
4. Customize Your Security Preferences
- Two-Step Verification:
- Enable or disable two-step verification.
- Choose your preferred verification method (phone, security key, etc.).
- Set up backup codes in case you lose access to your phone.
- Signing In to Google:
- Review your trusted devices and remove any devices you no longer use.
- See your recent sign-in activity and identify any suspicious attempts.
- Choose your preferred password recovery options.
- Less Secure App Access:
- Review the apps that have access to your Google account.
- Revoke access for any apps you no longer use or trust.
- Data Security:
- View your data storage and backups.
- Manage your data security settings.
By following these steps, you can easily adjust your Google email security settings to ensure the safety and privacy of your account.
