Check your last log in and log-in activity details on Gmail and stay protected.
Looking at the current hacking sprees and network errors, it has become essential for users to keep an eye on their account and check their accounts regularly. However, merely logging into your account at regular intervals is not enough. You need to ensure that your account is still secure and is not bing accessed by others in your absence.
While most service providers have security checks and warn users incase the account is suddenly accessed from a new location, this doesn’t ensure safety. It is better that you check your account regularly and it is actually very simple to check previous log-in details. There’s no need for a software expert and even a layman can easily manage the same.
To check your last log-ins on your Gmail account, simply follow the steps listed below:
1. Log In
Log into your account using your username and password.
2. Scroll Down
Once you’ve logged into your account, scroll right to the bottom of your Inbox.
3. Last Account Activity
On the bottom right of the account, you’ll see the ‘Last account activity’. Verify the date and time listed with when you last remember accessing your account. If there’s any discrepancy, do not panic, you can still manage to save your account.
4. Check Details
Right next to the ‘Last account activity’ is a ‘Details’ tab. Click on the details tab.
5. Verify Facts
You will now be able to see your 10 last log-in sessions across different platforms (desktop, Android, iOS, etc). You can also verify the IP address through which your account was accessed and the place it was accessed from.
6. Suspicious Activity
If you come across any suspicious activity, immediately Sign Out of all other sessions (option on top). Doing this will sign you out of Gmail on desktop, mobile and any other platform.
7. Activate Alerts
Lastly, change your password and tick the ‘Alert Preference’ tab.
