Then run a malware scan as a secondary measure.
It’s too much of a risk to not check so next you should perform a full antivirus scan of all your devices. They could have used brute force on the Gmail server or hacked your device. If someone does gain access to your Gmail account, you won’t necessarily know how they did it. Run a Full Antivirus and Malware Scan of Your Devices It is a good idea to contact your local authorities if any of your banking or financial information has been compromised. If someone tries to access your Gmail account again it should trigger a login email. You’re never without your phone and it means you can log into Gmail from anywhere, at any time as long as you have your phone with you.Įnsure that you have a recovery email for any login alerts. You have the option to select an SMS or call, use a hardware security key, or simply enter your phone number.
It requires you to enter a password and then receive an email or SMS code to verify. Just click Reload, and you should be good to go. Image: Sheena VasaniĪnother box will pop up, but it won’t be asking for your feedback this time. Click on “Try out the new Gmail view,” which I’ve highlighted in light blue here. Once more, you’ll see a small, rectangular menu - but this time, with text that reads, “You’re using the original Gmail view.” Click on Try out the new Gmail view.
How to switch back to the new Gmail designĪfter logging into your Gmail account on a browser, click again on the Quick Settings cog symbol in the upper right-hand corner. If, however, you suddenly have a change of heart right after reverting to the old interface, you can also switch back to the new just as easily. Voila! You’re finished, and everything should be back to normal. You can rant and then click “Reload.” Image: Sheena Vasani There, you can vent your heart out about how much you hate the design - or simply move on with your life, ignore it, and click Reload.
We’re not sure, after all, how much longer Gmail will let users revert to the old design - so let’s enjoy the luxury while we still can.) How to get the old Gmail layout back But if you’re also not a fan of other changes, like the new light blue Compose button background that I found distracting, it’s actually pretty easy to revert to the previous interface. Sure, you can make things a little easier on the eye by hiding the Gmail category and label panel with some quick tweaks.
Even though the changes rolled out were small, that side panel featuring apps like Mail, Chat, Spaces, and Meet has cluttered things up, making checking emails first thing in the morning feel more overwhelming. Not a fan of Gmail’s new look for the web? I feel you.