Sign-in notifications email you when someone signs in to your account from a new device or location. This helps you spot a sign-in that wasn't you. They're on by default.
Turn notifications on or off
Step 1. Go to Settings > Security.
Step 2. Scroll to Security Preferences.
Step 3. Use the Sign-in notifications switch.
What the email tells you
Device: The browser and operating system.
Location: The country.
IP address: The network address of the device.
Time: When the sign-in happened.
If you don't recognize a sign-in
Change your password on Settings > Security. See How do I change my password?.
Use Sign out all other sessions in the Sessions section. See Manage Active Sessions.
Turn on two-factor authentication, an extra code you enter when you sign in. See Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
If you think someone else got into your account, email [email protected].
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