How do I secure my Gmail account completely?

Make your account more secure

1. Add or update account recovery options.
2. Remove risky access to your data.
3. Turn on screen locks.
4. Update your browser.
5. Update your operating system.
6. Update your apps.
7. Manage your passwords.
8. Help protect your password from hackers.

How do I eliminate a Gmail account?

How to delete a Gmail account

1. Sign into your Gmail account on Google.com.
2. Click the grid icon in the upper right-hand corner and select “Account.”
3. Under the “Account preferences” section click “Delete your account or services.”
4. Select “Delete products.”
5. Enter your password.

What to do if your Google account is hacked?

Check the Sent Items folder to see if the hacker contacted anybody. If he did, contact those people and tell them your Google account was hacked and that message was sent by the hacker. Check the Google account settings to see changes. Most often, hackers add forwarding of Gmail emails to another account.

How do I recover a hacked Google account?

You are Locked out of the Account. If you Gmail account is compromised and the hacker also locked you out of it, then you can go through the Google account recovery form to recover Gmail password. While trying to log-in click on the “Need help” button to open the recover form.

How do I Secure my Gmail account?

How to Secure Your Gmail Account in 3 Easy Steps. 1. Access your security settings. Log into Gmail, click your profile photo at the top right of the screen, and select My Account to get to your dashboard. Under Sign-In & Security, click on Signing in to Google. 2. Set a new strong password.

How to secure your Gmail and Google account?

Do Account Security Checkup.