I have a bit of a problem with a friend who logged into my Gmail and Instagram accounts without my permission. They originally set up these accounts for me on their phone and gave me the passwords, but they never logged out afterward. Now, they're posting and messaging people using my accounts. I've tried changing the passwords and disconnecting their device on Instagram, but they still manage to get back in—apparently without knowing the passwords! They even threatened to kick me out of the accounts entirely if I tried to log them out again. I really want to kick them out completely and secure my accounts without them being able to come back or possibly delete everything. Can anyone provide a step-by-step guide on how to do this? I'm not very experienced with all this tech stuff. I also have a Galaxy A41 and they use a Galaxy A54 G5 if that's relevant. Thanks a ton!
4 Answers
I hear you! It seems you’ve already tried a lot. Keep in mind, since your friend set these up, there’s a chance they might have some recovery info that could be giving them access. I’d recommend going through your accounts and adding recovery options like your phone number if you haven’t already.
If you feel really unsafe, it might be best to consider creating whole new accounts. And definitely don't hesitate to reach out to someone tech-savvy for extra help!
Your situation sounds super frustrating! You’ve taken steps already, but since they originally created the accounts, it’s complicated. If you have full control, uninstalling the apps and resetting the passwords on a different device might help too. But honestly, this ‘friend’ seems sketchy; looking for help from someone who genuinely cares about you might be the best route.
It’s actually quite concerning that your friend is acting this way—it sounds pretty manipulative. You should really think about whether you want to keep this person in your life. To kick them out, changing the passwords was a good move. Even try to factory reset your phone if you think they've got access that way. Just make sure all your important stuff is backed up first!
It sounds like you’re really in a tough spot! Here’s what to do: First, change your passwords again for both your Gmail and Instagram. Once you’ve done that, add your mobile number to both accounts and enable two-factor authentication. This will help secure your accounts.
To completely sign out of Gmail on all devices, go to your Google Account settings, head to the Security section, and manage your devices. You can log out of any device you don't recognize. This way, if he tries to log back in, he'll be fully kicked out. Stay safe!
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