What Sign in with Google does
Important: To use Sign in with Google, you need a Google Account. Your Google Account is the same account you use for Gmail, Drive, and other Google apps.
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.
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.
Different ways to sign in
You can use your Google Account to sign into third-party apps or services in 3 ways. These are all methods to use your Google Account to sign in:
- Sign in with Google button
- Google sign-in prompt
- Automatic Sign-in
Sign in with Google button
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.
Why use Sign in with Google
Sign in with Google makes it easy for you to sign in and sign up to websites and apps across the internet with the trusted security of your Google Account. It eliminates your dependency on passwords, which reduces the frustrations and security risks associated with them.
Improved security
Easy to use
Important: We never share your Google Account password with a third party.
Your privacy is important, so it’s easy for you to control what information is shared and with whom.
When you consent to share information with the third party to sign in, the information we share includes your name, email address, and profile picture.
Google doesn't use data from Sign-in with Google for ads or other non-security purposes. To learn more, review How Sign in with Google helps you share data safely.
If you have concerns about a third party’s privacy or data sharing policies, you can stop using Sign in with Google with their app or site. Once you consent to share your data, it is controlled by the third party and becomes their responsibility to manage. For more information, check the third party’s privacy policy.How Sign in with Google works
Sign in with Google offers an easier way to log into different sites across the internet. If you have questions on what Sign in with Google offers, learn more below.
Can I use Sign in with Google if I don’t have a Google Account?
What if I’m logged out of my Google Account when I want to use Sign in with Google?
To use Sign in with Google, you must first log into your Google Account.
If I have more than one Google Account, how does Sign in with Google work?
If you have more than one Google Account, Sign in with Google prompts you to choose which account you want to use.
If the Google Account you want to use isn’t one of the choices, select Add another account.
Does it matter if I already have an account on the third-party app?
If you have an account with a third-party app or service, you can use Sign in with Google to log in.
If you don't have an existing account with the third party, one may be automatically created for you when you use Sign in with Google.
- Your Sign in with Google data is also deleted, which includes your sign-in credentials for the third-party site. That means you can no longer use the Sign in with Google button to sign in with the deleted account.
- Even if your Google Account is deleted, you may still be able to access your separate third-party account in another way. Try to sign in to the app or service with a username and password, or contact the developer directly. You can also try to create new sign-in credentials on the third-party site.
- If you delete your third-party account, your Google Account is unaffected, because third-party accounts and Google Accounts are independent of each other.
- The third party doesn’t notify Google even if you used Sign in with Google to create that account. Your Google Account might still show the app or service is linked to your account.
- To understand how the third party handles your data, review their Terms of Service. Some third parties simply disable your account. Others delete your data from their service.
- If your data is deleted, you need to create a new account on the app or service. You can still use Sign in with Google to do this, but you may need to use a different Google Account.
You can review a list of all third-party services where you use Sign in with Google on the connections page. To learn more, review how Sign in with Google helps you share data safely.
If you no longer want to use your Google Account to sign in to a third-party app or service, you can remove its connection.
- Make sure you’re signed into your Google Account.
- View the apps and services that use Sign in with Google.
- Select the third-party app or service whose connection you want to remove.
- Select See details
Stop using Sign in with Google
- Tip: If you have more than one connection type, your Sign in with Google connection will appear under "How Google helps you sign into {App name}."
What happens when I use Sign in with Google?
Sign in with Google uses a securely transmitted code that's based on your Google Account. It allows apps to authenticate you and create an account based on the information it shares from your Google Account, like name, email, and profile picture. To learn more, review how Sign in with Google helps you share data safely.