Keep your Gmail account secure

Google take account security very seriously. To protect your Gmail account, Gmail strongly recommend following the steps below regularly, especially if you notice changes to your Gmail account that you didn’t make.Call us (866) 324-3042 for Gmail customer service

If you think your Gmail account has been compromised, reset your Gmail password immediately.

How to make your Gmail account more secure

Step 1: Check for viruses and malware issues.

Run a scan on your system with a trusted anti-virus program. If the scan detects any suspicious activity (program) or applications, you should remove them immediately. Read more at the Gmail Safety Center.

Step 2: Do Gmail account Security Checkup.

Go to the My Gmail Account page. In the "Security Checkup" tab, select Get Started and follow the on-screen instructions to check your Gmail account security.

Step 3: Update your Gmail account recovery options.

Check that your email account recovery options are up-to-date.

Step 4: Enable in 2-step verification.

2-Step Verification adds an extra layer of security to your Gmail account by requiring you to sign in with something you know (your Gmail password) and something you have (a code sent to your phone).

Step 5: Perform regular operating system and web browser updates.

Make sure you've set your system to update automatically. If you get a Gmail notice to update, take care of it right away.

Step 6: Never use your Gmail Account password on another website.

If you enter your account password in an external website and it's compromised, someone could try to log in to your Gmail Account with the same information. Make sure to change your Gmail account password.

Step 7: Protect your Gmail account password.

Never enter your account password after following a link in an email from an untrusted web site. Always go directly to email.google.com or accounts.google.com/Login.

Step 8: Use a strong account password.

Don't write it down, send it via email, or tell me anyone. Google will never email you to ask for your account password or other sensitive information of your Gmail account.

If you are using a public computer, take these extra steps:

• Always log out of your Gmail account. Just click your name or email address at the top of the web page, and click to select Sign out.
• Clear forms, Gmail passwords, cache, and cookies in your web browser on a regular basis.

Note: You should perform these steps more frequently if you begin to notice suspicious behavior in your system, such as general slowness and pop-up advertisements. For more tips about online safety, visit Google's Safety Center.