How to remove someone from google account

When it comes to many Android devices on the market, much of what you do will be tied directly to your Google account. For example, you need to stay signed in to access your emails via Gmail, view your saved contacts, and download or update apps from the Play Store. Your Google account is vital to the overall Android smartphone experience, and without it, your device would operate quite differently. With that much information, it can get pretty unwieldy. It's a good idea to know how to wipe all that from your phone. So, why would you want to remove Google from your device, and how exactly can you do it?

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Why would you want to remove a Google account?
What happens when you remove your primary Google account?
How to remove a Google account from your Android device
How to remove all Google accounts if you plan on selling or trading your device
Protecting your privacy
How to remove an account from Google Chrome
How to disable automatic logins on Google Chrome
How do I remove someone from my Google Account on my computer?
How do I remove someones Gmail account from Gmail?

Why would you want to remove a Google account?

Google has a lot of your personal information squirreled away. However, at some point, you might want to sell, trade in, or give your device to someone else. It's a good idea to remove all of your details before getting rid of your device. In this case, a factory reset would be perfect since it completely wipes out your phone, which also automatically removes your Google account.

Additionally, if you have multiple sign-ins, you may want to clear those out. It's very easy to build up an excess of old accounts you don't need anymore or if you share your device with someone else. Keeping numerous Google accounts signed in that you don't use anymore can be a security risk, so it's helpful to remove them as soon as possible.

What happens when you remove your primary Google account?

Just about everything you do on Android revolves around having your Google account. When you remove all traces of Google from your device, you'll instantly lose access to all Google apps and features for that specific account. Your messages, emails, Google One cloud backups, and Play Store access would all be a thing of the past until you signed back in. You also won't be able to use any extra system features such as Nearby Share, Google Pay, or Find My Device.

Using your Android smartphone without a primary Google account can be a complicated and messy task. However, if you're more tech-savvy, it's entirely possible if you tap into open-source apps and Google Play Services mods.

How to remove a Google account from your Android device

Before removing your account, note all the apps and log-ins tied to your Google account log-in.

Open the Settings app, then go to Passwords & Accounts.
Under the Accounts for section, tap on the email address for the Google account you want to remove.
Hit the Remove account button.
Review the new popup, then tap Remove account to confirm your action.
The selected Google account is now completely removed from your device.

The above method is for Pixel phones, but you can always do a quick search in your Settings app for Accounts. You should be able to find the page that shows what accounts are signed in on your device without a problem.

How to remove all Google accounts if you plan on selling or trading your device

If you're planning to sell or trade your device, the easiest way to remove your Google Account is to wipe everything clean with a factory reset.

Open the Settings app, then go to System → Reset options.
Tap the Erase all data (factory reset) option.
Review the new popup, then tap Erase all data to confirm your action.
- For security reasons, you'll be required to enter your PIN or password before you can continue.
Your device data will be completely wiped out, and the selected Google account will be removed.

You're now ready to sell, trade, or give your device to someone else without worrying about your Google account.

The above method is for Pixel phones, but you can always do a quick search in your Settings app for factory reset. You should be able to find what you're looking for with ease.

Protecting your privacy

Removing a Google account from your Android phone is a pretty straightforward process — it's just one of those things that you'll have to do eventually. And whether you need to remove your primary account or just an extra one, you know how to do it for future reference. While you're at it, it might be wise to free up some storage too!

To remove a Google account from Chrome, go to your Profile settings.
You can also disable automatic logins so you don't sign into Chrome when logging into a Google site.
Make sure to update your Chrome browser to the latest version before attempting to disable automatic logins.

Google Chrome gives you the option to save multiple Google accounts so you can easily switch back and forth between profiles when browsing.

You can add a Google account to Chrome at any time — and just as easily remove one.

Whether it's an old work account you no longer use, or a friend's account that they used briefly on your computer, you can remove a Google account by opening and using a settings menu in your browser.

While you're at it, you might also want to disable automatic log-in, a feature that signs you into Chrome whenever you sign into a Google site like Gmail.

Here's how to do it on your desktop.

How to remove an account from Google Chrome

1. Open Chrome on your Mac or PC.

2. From any webpage, click on your circular profile picture in the upper-right corner of the Chrome window.

3. Once you click your picture, a menu will open. Click the gear icon next to Other Profiles near the bottom of this menu.

Click the three dots in your accounts menu. Stefan Ionescu

4. Click the three dots in the top right corner of the account you want to remove and click Delete in the small drop-down menu that appears.

Click the three dots in your accounts menu. Stefan Ionescu

5. You'll see a pop-up asking you to confirm you want to delete that profile, so click Delete in the bottom right corner. Your browser will take a moment to process the request, and then will remove the Google account.

How to disable automatic logins on Google Chrome

To prevent Chrome from force-signing you into your local Chrome account after signing into a Google site, you should disable automatic logins.

1. Click the three vertical dots in the upper right corner of the Chrome window and select Settings.

Click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner. Stefan Ionescu

2. Under the You and Google heading in the right pane, click on Sync and Google services

Click on “Sync and Google services.” Stefan Ionescu

3. In the Other Google services section, click on the toggle next to Allow Chrome sign-in to turn off automatic log-ins.

Toggle “Allow Chrome sign-in.” Stefan Ionescu

4. You may get a prompt asking if you want to turn off sync and personalization. Click Turn off.

5. Relaunch Chrome for the changes to take effect.

Marissa Perino is a former editorial intern covering executive lifestyle. She previously worked at Cold Lips in London and Creative Nonfiction in Pittsburgh. She studied journalism and communications at the University of Pittsburgh, along with creative writing. Find her on Twitter: @mlperino.

How do I remove someone from my Google Account on my computer?

Select the user profile that you want to remove and click on the options icon from the top-right of the user profile. Now remove the Gmail account from chrome, click on “Remove This Person”. You will get a confirmation message, click again on “Remove This Person“.