Google updates Security Checkup feature

Google announced an updated Security Checkup that lets Gmail users see who can access their inbox, review devices, revoke old app permissions and confirm recovery details in roughly two minutes.

By AIBeat AI

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What happened

Google published an announcement on Oct 30, 2026 describing its Security Checkup feature, which shows who has access to a Gmail inbox.

The checkup can be completed in about two minutes and guides users through three steps: reviewing signed‑in devices, removing old third‑party app access, and confirming recovery information.

AIBeat analysis

This could allow Gmail users to quickly identify and remove unauthorized access, potentially strengthening account security by making routine reviews easy and fast.

Sources

Google — See who has access to your Gmail inbox in 2 minutes. — primary source

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