Windows 10: Gmail often alerts me saying " new device signed into your google account, check activity"

Hi all,
On many occasions I've been getting this message in my Gmail inbox about a new device signed into my google account. By the way, it isn't the same devices that sign in always, it differs.

So today it said New Samsung Galaxy S10 signed into your account, so I went to my google account and did the security checkup.
I signed out of that device, but what should I do? This is a regular occurrence!

:)

 

Gmail suspicious activity alert?

Hey all. I just got an alert from gmail saying that my account was accessed through an IP in Luxembourg. I do have a friend there, but didn't think she was capable of haxing my email. I took a screenie of the warning screen does anyone know what it could be?

I punched in the IP and it took me straight to skype which confuses me as to why skype would want to steal my gmail too. Just thought I'd check with those smarter than me to figure out what went on lol.

 

Gmail suspicious activity alert?

Gmail accounts only get hacked because the user has weak security settings.

 

Unable to add Gmail account in Mail app

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand the concern as you are trying to add Yahoo/Gmail email account in Mail app.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Version and Build of Windows 10 currently installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the Version of Mail app installed?
  
• Do you have any non-Microsoft Antivirus/security program installed?
  
• Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?
  

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps and check if that helps.



Steps to add Yahoo email in Mail app.

1. In yahoo mails account security, click on manage app passwords.
   
2. After selecting other app and entering the new app name in the text box
   
3. Now, in Windows 10 mail app, add this type of account.
   
4. In Windows 10 mail app, enter your details and the password generated by step 2

Steps to add Gmail email in Mail app

Step 1: Connect your Google account to PC

1. Go to the Security section of your Google account
   
2. Under Connected
   apps and sites, go to Apps
   connected to your account
   
3. Make sure that Windows is on the list

Step 2: Enable IMAP on your Google account

1. Sign in to Gmail
   
2. Click the gear in the top right
   
3. Select Settings
   
4. Click Forwarding
   and POP/IMAP
   
5. Select Enable IMAP
   
6. Click Save Changes

Step 3: Add Gmail account.

1. Open Mail app.
   
2. Click on the gear icon to open settings.
   
3. Click on Manage account.
   
4. Click on Add account.
   
5. Now select Google and check if you are able to add the account.

Regards,



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator