You can sign out of Google everywhere from one place, without touching each device
If you've lost a phone, shared a device with someone, or just want to make sure no one else can access your Google account, you can end all active sessions from your computer or phone in about two minutes. Google calls this "signing out of all other sessions," and it works by invalidating every login token your account has issued — forcing every device to ask for your password again the next time it tries to use Google services.
The fastest way is through your Google Account settings on any web browser. You don't need to touch the devices themselves. Once you do this, anyone using your account on another device will be signed out immediately, and they'll need your password to sign back in.
Key Takeaways
- You can sign out of all devices at once from your Google Account settings on any web browser — you don't need physical access to each device.
- Go to myaccount.google.com, select Security in the left menu, scroll to "Your devices," and click "Manage all devices" to see what's signed in.
- Click "Sign out of all other sessions" at the bottom of that page, and every device except the one you're using will be logged out immediately.
- If you've lost a device or suspect someone else has access, change your Google password after signing out everywhere — this prevents them from signing back in.
- Two-factor authentication (a second code you receive on your phone) makes it much harder for someone to sign back in even if they have your password.
How to sign out from your Google Account settings
Open any web browser and go to myaccount.google.com. You'll see your Google Account homepage with your profile picture and email address at the top. On the left side, you'll see a menu with options like "Personal info," "Security," and "Privacy." Click on Security.
Scroll down until you see a section called "Your devices" with a line that says "Manage all devices." Click that link. You'll now see a list of every device that's currently signed into your Google account — phones, tablets, computers, and sometimes smart speakers or other devices.
At the bottom of this page, you'll see a button or link that says "Sign out of all other sessions" (the exact wording varies slightly depending on your browser). Click it. Google will ask you to confirm — click yes or confirm again. Within seconds, every device on that list except the one you're using right now will be signed out of Google.
What happens to your devices after you sign out
When you sign out of all sessions, Google doesn't delete anything from those devices — it just ends the login. The next time someone tries to use Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, or any other Google service on that device, they'll see a login screen asking for an email address and password.
If the device is a shared computer or phone that you use regularly, you or whoever uses it will need to sign back in with your password. If it's a device you no longer have (a phone you sold, a tablet you gave away), the new owner will see the login screen but won't be able to get in without your password. This is why signing out of all sessions is the first step if you've lost a device.
Apps that use Google to sign in — like Spotify, Pinterest, or Slack — may also ask you to sign in again, because they rely on your Google login token. Some apps might stay signed in if they store their own separate login, but most will prompt you to reconnect.
When to sign out of all sessions
You should sign out of all sessions if you've lost a phone or tablet, if you've given a device to someone else, or if you suspect someone has access to your account. It's also a good idea if you've used your Google account to sign in on a public computer (at a library, internet café, or school) and forgot to sign out before leaving.
You don't need to do this regularly just for privacy — signing out of all sessions doesn't make your account more secure on its own. What matters more is a strong password and two-factor authentication, which we'll cover below. But if you're concerned about a specific device or situation, signing out everywhere and then changing your password is a solid two-step response.
Change your password after signing out if you're worried about security
If you've lost a device or think someone might have your password, signing out of all sessions buys you time, but it doesn't lock them out permanently. They can still sign back in with your password. To actually prevent that, you need to change your password after you sign out.
Go back to myaccount.google.com, click Security in the left menu, and look for a section called "How you sign in to Google." You'll see "Password" with a button to change it. Click that button, enter your current password, then type a new one twice. Make it something you haven't used before and that's hard to guess — at least 12 characters with a mix of uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols works well.
Once you change your password, anyone who had the old one (including someone who found your lost phone) won't be able to sign back in. They'll get an error message saying the password is wrong.
Set up two-factor authentication for extra protection
Two-factor authentication means Google asks for a second proof of who you are — usually a code sent to your phone — before letting someone sign in, even if they have the correct password. It's the single most effective thing you can do to protect your account, because a password alone isn't enough anymore.
To turn it on, go to myaccount.google.com, click Security, and look for "2-Step Verification." Click it and follow the steps. Google will ask you to choose how you want to receive the second code — usually a text message to your phone, a call, or an app like Google Authenticator. Pick the method that works best for you. After you set it up, anyone trying to sign in from a new device will need both your password and a code from your phone.
This matters because if you sign out of all sessions and change your password but don't have two-factor authentication, someone who guesses or finds your new password can still get in. With two-factor authentication on, they'd also need access to your phone, which is much harder.
Troubleshooting: What if you can't access your account
If you're locked out of your Google account — you don't remember your password, you can't receive the two-factor code, or you think someone else has changed your password — you can't use the method above. Instead, go to accounts.google.com/signin/recovery and follow Google's account recovery process. You'll answer security questions, verify your phone number or recovery email, or both.
This process can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days depending on how much information Google needs to verify that the account is really yours. Once you regain access, sign out of all sessions and change your password immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will signing out of all sessions delete my emails or files?
No. Signing out just ends the login session on each device. Your emails, Google Drive files, photos, and everything else in your Google account stay exactly where they are. The next time someone signs in with your password, they'll see everything again.
Can I sign out of just one specific device instead of all of them?
Yes. On the "Manage all devices" page where you see the list of signed-in devices, you can click on any individual device and choose to sign out of just that one. This is useful if you want to keep one device signed in but remove another.
What if I sign out of all sessions by accident?
Just sign back in with your password on any device. There's no harm done — you can sign out and back in as many times as you want. If you have two-factor authentication on, you'll need the code from your phone to sign back in.
Does signing out of all sessions affect my Google Home or smart speakers?
Yes. Smart speakers and displays that use your Google account will be signed out and will need to be set up again through the Google Home app. You'll need to go through the setup process to reconnect them to your account.
How often should I check what devices are signed in?
There's no set schedule, but it's worth checking once or twice a year, especially if you've bought new devices or given old ones away. You can also check anytime you think something might be wrong — if your account feels slow, if you see unfamiliar activity, or if you've shared your password with someone you no longer trust.