Manage your Google Settings

 Learn how to change security and privacy settings with step-by-step visual guides.

Important: You're using a custom Android version. If these steps don't work for you, check with your device manufacturer.Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 8.0 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

Depending on your device, either:

• Open your device's Settings app, then tap Google.
• Open the Settings app .

1. Tap your Profile picture or Initial Manage your Google Account.
2. Scroll to the tab you want.
3. Tap a tab:
   • ​​Home
   • Personal info
     Update basic info in your Google Account. Learn how to change your name and other info.
   • Data & privacy
     Find your data, activity, and preferences that can make Google services more useful to you. Manage what activity gets saved.
   • Security
     Use settings and recommendations to help keep your account secure. Learn how to make your account more secure.
   • People & sharing
     Manage your interactions and the info you show on Google services. Learn how to choose what info you share.
   • Payments & subscriptions
     Find your payment methods, transactions, recurring payments, prepaid plans, and reservations. Learn about managing purchases.

In the recommended tab, you'll find key feature tiles and learn how to use them to help you get more from your Android device.

To access additional features, head to the "All Services" tab. For example:

• Settings for Google apps
  • Manage settings for Google apps.
• Connected devices & sharing
  • Manage settings for features shared with other devices.
• Privacy & security
  • Opt out of ad personalization or reset your advertising ID. Learn how to control the ads you're shown. Manage what activity gets saved.
• Autofill & passwords
  • Manage what information Google uses to autofill forms with personal information like your address, payment method, and passwords.
• Backup & restore
  • Manage storage, manually backup your device, sync and restore contacts, or set up a nearby device.
• Kids & family
  • Set up and manage parental controls on your device. Learn how to manage your child's Google Account with Family Link.
• Personal & device safety
  • Manage settings for remotely locating and erasing a lost device and unknown tracker alerts.
• Driving
  • Silence notifications while driving.
• Device policy
  • Set up your work profile.