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How to review connected apps in your Google or Microsoft account

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About 10 minutes to complete

Account and access security

Check which third-party apps have been granted access to your Google or Microsoft account and remove any you no longer use.

Step-by-step guide

3 steps

Why this matters

Apps you granted access years ago may still be able to read your email or files. Removing unused app connections reduces risk.

How to confirm it worked

  • The setting is saved and active on your device
  • You have tested it works before closing the page

Tick this task off in your Dashboard to update your Security Score.

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