Ever feel like your Gmail might be acting a little…strange? Maybe emails are going missing, or you see unfamiliar addresses in your “Sent” folder. Don’t worry, it could be a simple setting gone rogue!
The good news is, Gmail lets you customize tons of stuff, from how you view emails to where you send them from. But with all that power comes a little responsibility – you must to keep an eye on those settings.
Here’s why a quick review is a smart move:
- Double Check Your “Send Mail As”: This setting lets you send emails from other accounts, like Yahoo or Outlook. But make sure it’s your account listed. A sneaky hacker could change this to send emails pretending to be you.
- Watch Out for Forwarding Funnels: Does your mail seem to be disappearing and reappearing in weird inboxes? Someone might have set up email forwarding to another address. Check your settings to make sure your emails are only going where you want them to.
How to Do a Security Check-Up:
- Open Gmail and head to Settings (it’s that gear icon in the top right corner).
- Click on “See all settings” – that’s where all the magic happens.
- Take a look at “Accounts and Import” and “Forwarding and POP/IMAP”. These are the areas where someone might mess with your settings.
A few minutes spent checking your settings can save you a big headache (and maybe some embarrassment!)
