How Sign in with Google works
What Sign in with Google does
Sign in with Google helps you easily and securely sign in to third-party apps or services with your Google Account. When you use Sign in with Google, you don't have to enter a username and password repeatedly across different services.
To use Sign in with Google, you must be signed in to your Google Account. Your Google Account is the same account you use for Gmail, Drive, and other Google apps. If you don’t have a Google Account, you must create one.
Tips:
- Third parties are companies or developers that aren’t Google. Only share your data with third parties you trust.
- If you have trouble with access to your Google Account, you can learn more about how to recover your Google Account or Gmail.
- If you have trouble with Sign in with Google, learn how to fix issues with third-party connections.
What happens when you use Sign in with Google
Sign in with Google uses a securely transmitted code based on your Google Account. It allows apps and services to authenticate you and create an account based on the info it shares from your Google Account, like name, email, and profile picture. Learn how Sign in with Google helps you share data safely.
You can review or remove connections that use Sign in with Google anytime. Learn how to manage connections between your Google Account and third parties.
Different ways to sign in
You can use your Google Account to sign into third-party apps or services in 3 ways.
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If you have more than one Google Account, Sign in with Google prompts you to choose which account you want to use. If your desired account doesn’t appear, select Add another account.
If you've previously used Sign in with Google with the third-party app or service, it displays a personalized button that shows your profile picture and email address. This button helps you remember how you last signed in to this app. Once you select the button, you can confirm the account you want to use to sign in. It then signs you into the app or service.
Tip: If you have an account with a third-party app or service, you can use Sign in with Google to sign in. If you don't have an existing account with the third-party app or service, one may be automatically created for you when you use Sign in with Google.
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Important: To use Automatic Sign-in, you must already be signed in to your Google Account and have previously granted consent to share your profile with the third party for the purpose of signing in. If you haven't granted consent to the third party, the Google sign-in prompt appears.
To provide a seamless experience, Automatic Sign-in removes the manual steps to sign in when you return to an app or service. A dialog box shows the process of the sign in as it occurs.
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How to disable the Sign in with Google prompt
Important: When you disable the Sign in with Google prompt, you disable the prompt for all third-party apps or services on all Android devices where you’re signed in with your Google Account.
To disable the prompt on Android:
- Go to your Sign in with Google settings.
- Turn off the toggle next to "Sign-in prompts."
If you disable the prompt in your settings, it won’t disable the prompt in your browser.
Some browsers, including ITP browsers like Safari, don’t allow these prompts to be disabled. To disable other browser prompts, go to your browser. Learn to disable third-party sign-in prompts in Chrome.
You can also remove a third-party connection for a single app or service. If you don’t want to use your Google Account to sign in to a third-party app or service, you can remove its connection. Learn how to remove a connection.