Simple question: how do you check whether devices or strangers have access to your accounts?
Let’s start with your account gmailone of the most popular on our little planet, where we can find your email, your contacts, your history, your searches and your photos.
Sign in to the Google account, go to the Devices page to view the list of devices you are currently signed in to or have been signed in to in the last 28 days.
It is possible for the same device to appear more than once, which is normal. Don’t worry if you see multiple instances of an operating system or if your iPhone is listed multiple times. You can click each to see which browser was used.
For example, if you see a browser that you are not using, this is an indication that someone else has logged into it.
If a device or location looks suspicious, click on it, then select Don’t see something? “. Google will then remotely disconnect that device.
Then change your password to a stronger code in case someone has it.
On Facebook
Check devices connected to Facebook
Here’s how to see devices connected to your Facebook account. The easiest way is to check it from a computer.
- Sign in, then click the down arrow in the top right corner.
- Click Settings & Privacy > Settings.
- Finally, click Security and Login.
- You’ll see a section titled Where you’re signed in. It shows the two most recent devices and their approximate connection locations. Click the Show More option for a larger view.
Look closely at each entry and look for places you’ve never been or devices you don’t own. If you use VPN (Virtual Private Network) connections, the results are reflected based on the cities where the servers are located. Before you panic, check the cities your VPN connects to.
You can click the three dots next to a device on this page to select Not you? or “disconnect”. The first option gives you more details about the device and its location, as well as steps to secure your account. The second option allows you to disconnect the device in question.
If you see devices and locations that you don’t recognize, follow the onscreen instructions to secure your Facebook account, disconnect those devices, and change your password immediately.
Your Netflix account
Like many others, you have probably shared your password with family members or friends. But what security do they use? Are they careful or have they shared their credentials with others as well?
Over time, you may find that you have no idea who is watching you. It can get annoying when you try to watch a movie and find Netflix kicks you out.
You can see all connected devices and disconnect them remotely in few steps. The easiest way is to do it from your computer.
- Sign in to your Netflix account. If you have multiple profiles set up, select yours to access the Netflix home page.
- Hover over your profile icon in the top right corner of your screen and select Account.
- In the Settings section, select Last device streaming activity.
- You’ll see a list of devices, locations, and connected IP addresses.
Do you see devices or locations that do not belong to you? Also check that the IP address is a known address. The easiest way to find your IP address is to do a quick Google search with the following words: What is my IP address?
Let’s say you see a bunch of devices that don’t belong to you. You can separate them.
- Hover over your profile icon and select Account.
- In the Settings section, select Sign out of all devices.
- Confirm your choice and click Unsubscribe.
So. It doesn’t get any more complicated than that. With these three very popular accounts, you’ve cleaned up and possibly avoided problems.