Removing a Google account's access from your website involves disconnecting the website from the Google account. This is typically done through the Google account's settings. Here's a detailed guide:
Steps to Remove Google Account Access
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Access your Google Account settings: Navigate to your Google Account settings, usually by clicking on your profile picture and then selecting "Manage your Google Account".
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Find Third-Party Access Settings:
- Look for a section related to security or connected apps.
- Click on "Manage third-party access" or a similarly worded option (this wording may vary slightly depending on your account settings). This will show you the apps and services connected to your Google account (Reference: 15-Jan-2024).
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Review Connected Apps and Services: A page will display a list of apps and services connected to your Google account.
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Identify and Disconnect the Website:
- Carefully review the list and identify the website you want to disconnect.
- Click on the website's entry.
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Remove Access:
- You should see an option to "Remove Access" or "Disconnect".
- Click on this option to revoke the website's access to your Google account.
- Confirm your decision if prompted.
Example Scenario
Let's say you granted "ExampleWebsite" access to your Google account some time ago, and now you want to remove that access. You would:
- Go to your Google account settings.
- Find the "Third-party access" section.
- Locate "ExampleWebsite" in the list.
- Click on "ExampleWebsite".
- Click the "Remove Access" button.
Troubleshooting
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Can't find the website? Double-check the name of the website and ensure you are looking in the correct Google account.
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Still seeing Google account features on the website? Clear your browser's cache and cookies. This will often remove any lingering connection to your Google account on the website.