Google Workspace Account Security Checklist

Use this if you suspect your account may have been compromised—or as a regular security check. Do these steps on a computer in a browser (not on phone).

This post is written so you can bookmark it, print it, or forward it to a teammate who needs a clear walkthrough right now.

1. Change Your Password

1. Go to: https://myaccount.google.com/security
2. Under How you sign in to Google, click Password.
3. Enter a strong new password (at least 12 characters, unique, not used elsewhere).
4. Click Change Password.

Direct link: https://myaccount.google.com/signinoptions/password

2. Run the Security Checkup

1. Go to: https://myaccount.google.com/security-checkup
2. Review and complete every section it shows (devices, 2-Step Verification, recovery info, recent security events, and apps with access).
3. Remove anything you don’t recognize.

3. Review Devices Signed In

1. Go to: https://myaccount.google.com/device-activity
2. Look at every device and location.
3. Click any unknown device → Sign out.

4. Check Email Forwarding

1. Open Gmail → click the gear icon → See all settings.
2. Click the Forwarding and POP/IMAP tab.
3. Look under Forwarding.
4. If it shows any address you didn’t set up, click Disable forwarding and Save Changes.

5. Review Filters & Blocked Addresses

1. Still in Gmail Settings, click the Filters and Blocked Addresses tab.
2. Look at every filter.
3. Delete any filter that:
   • Forwards mail to an unknown address
   • Deletes or archives mail you didn’t create
   • Looks suspicious

6. Quick Extra Checks

• Apps with access: https://myaccount.google.com/permissions → Remove anything unknown.
• Recovery phone & email: https://myaccount.google.com/security → Make sure only your phone/email is listed.
• 2-Step Verification: Should be enforced for everyone, but confirm. Official Google help: Turn on 2-Step Verification.

If you found anything suspicious

If you found anything suspicious (unknown forwarding, filters, devices, or apps), change the password again and let our team at support@sabatage.com know right away.

Official Google resources

• Google Account Security
• Security Checkup
• Your devices
• Third-party apps with account access
• Turn on 2-Step Verification (Google Support)
• Gmail forwarding settings (Google Support)

Need help locking down Google Workspace for your whole team? Google Workspace support · Contact SabatAge · (845) 475-8468 · support@sabatage.com