To change your Google Account settings, follow these simple steps using your device:
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Tap Manage your Google Account: This will usually be found within your Google app or device settings (e.g., Settings -> Google -> Manage your Google Account).
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Scroll to the tab you want: Several tabs provide access to different settings categories.
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Tap a tab: Choose the tab corresponding to the settings you want to modify. These tabs typically include:
- Home: Provides an overview of your account.
- Personal info: Update basic information like your name, birthday, gender, and contact information. You can also manage your profile picture here.
- Data & personalization: Find settings related to your data, activity controls, and personalized experiences across Google services. This section allows you to manage activity tracking (Web & App Activity, Location History, YouTube History), ad personalization, and download or delete your data.
- Security: Enhance your account's security by managing passwords, 2-Step Verification, security activity, and app permissions.
- People & sharing: Control how you interact and share information with others within Google services. Manage your contacts, blocked users, and sharing settings for various Google apps.
- Payments & subscriptions: View and manage your payment methods, subscriptions, and purchase history.
- About: Provides general information about your Google Account.
Once you've selected the appropriate tab, you can then navigate the options within that tab to adjust your desired settings. Be sure to save any changes you make.
