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How to turn off the "sign in with google" prompt on websites.

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Disable the "sign in with google" pop-up on websites, key takeaways.

Go to myaccount.google.com, navigate to Security > See All Connections, then click the gear icon. Disable the toggle next to "Google account Sign-in Prompts" to remove sign-in prompts from websites.

Certain websites show a "Sign in with Google" prompt to help you quickly sign in to that website. If you're sick of this prompt, there's a way to disable it from your Google account's settings menu. Here's how.

The "Sign in with Google" prompt is tied to your Google account and not to a particular web browser. This means that you'll need to disable the prompt in your account to prevent it from appearing across all your web browsers, including both desktop and mobile browsers.

To start the removal process, launch Google's My Account site in a web browser on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer. Then, log in to your Google account if you haven't already done so.

When the site loads, select "Security" in the sidebar on the left.

On the "Security" page, scroll down to the "Your Connections to Third-Party Apps & Services" section. Here, click the "See All Connections" option.

On the next page, click the gear icon in the far upper corner.

Under the "Sign in with Google" section, turn off the "Google Account Sign-In Prompts" toggle.

If you're logged in to multiple Google accounts in your web browser, repeat the above process for each account to get rid of the "Sign in with Google" prompt.

And that's all. You won't see the "Sign in with Google" prompt on any website from now on!

Like Google, Reddit shows a "See Reddit in" pop-up when you visit the site using a mobile browser. Luckily, there's a way to disable this prompt , too. Happy browsing!

How to Stop Google Sign-In Pop-Ups on All Websites

While trying to help you, Google's sign-in pop-up prompts can get rather annoying... and they're everywhere. Here's how to stop them showing up.

You'll have seen Google's sign-in prompt pop-up at some stage, prompting you to quickly sign in to websites that use Google’s sign-in service. But not everyone wants to sign in with Google, especially if you don’t have an account with Google.

It can be irritating when the sign-in pops up in the corner of your screen, and they aren’t sure how to get rid of it. You can easily click off it, but that doesn’t mean it won’t pop up later. What can you do about this? Well, this guide will explain and show you how.

Why Does Google's Prompt Automatically Appear?

You may notice the sign-in prompt appear when you enter a website, even if you don’t have an account for that site. Maybe you want to sign in to that site, just not with Google, or you don’t want to register, yet the pop-up still appears.

While it can be a convenient way to log in with Google, you won’t encounter the prompt on every website, but it can be irritating on the sites that do have it. Some users may not want to share their Google data with that website and instead use a different account.

How You Can Stop Google Sign-In Prompts Popping Up

There are a few different ways you can stop these sign-in prompts from popping up.

1. Change Your Google Account Settings

First, open up Google Chrome, go to your Google Account page, and log in if you haven't already. If you have multiple accounts on one device, use your default Google account , though you can do this with any Google account.

Click Security from the left-hand tab, scroll down to Your connections to third-party apps and services section, and click See all connections . Alternatively, you can press Ctrl + F to find it quicker.

Click on the gear icon on the top-right of the Third-party apps and services section. You will see a toggle in the Sign in with Google settings section. Click the toggle, and the sign-in prompt will no longer appear on third-party sites.

Initially, you could stop pop-up prompts from the Signing in to other sites section before being moved.

2. Change Google Chrome Settings

Alternatively, you can control pop-ups and redirects within your Chrome settings. For this approach, click on the Ellipsis menu (three vertical dots) in the top-right corner, and click on Settings from the dropdown menu.

From the left-hand tab, click on Privacy and security and then click on Site settings . Here, scroll down until you find the Pop-ups and redirects section.

You can allow sites to send you pop-ups and use redirects or not with the radio buttons. Additionally, you can customize the behaviors to allow websites you want pop-ups to appear and use redirects by clicking the Add button and the website link.

Will This Affect Your Google Account?

With the prompt gone, you may question if it will affect your Google account. Stopping the prompt won't affect you when you try to log into a website or app with your Google account.

While a similar process, this is different from turning off Chrome notifications , which can also be tiresome when they appear on your screen.

Give Yourself a Google Pop-Up Free Experience

An issue for users is constant pop-ups asking them to sign in, even if they don’t have an account with that website. Having the sign-in prompt appear when you don’t want it to can be irritating.

But with a simple toggle in your Google account settings, you can say goodbye to those pop-ups. Now, you have more control and a browsing experience with fewer pop-ups. And this can be easily reversed if you ever change your mind.

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How to permanently block 'Sign in with Google' suggestions from websites? [duplicate]

Some websites pop-up a message suggesting Sign in to 'me' with Google :

medium.com seems to do this once (the setting is stored in a cookie; when I remove that the pop-up appears again);

pinterest.com keeps nagging me everytime I follow a link to it (often from a Google image search).

How can I block these suggestions, from any website from now on? My Google-Fu fails me here because most search results are about Google search suggestions or automatically logging in with Google .

• I'm always logged into Google and want to keep that;
• I'm using FireFox;
• I'm using AdBlock plus, maybe there's something I can configure there?

• 1 My question now points to a duplicate (fine) that in itself has close votes pointing to another duplicate (not fine). I would have preferred the second link as the duplicate (it explains one-tap better too). Having said that, none of these two questions answers the pinterest.com case. I have added an additional answer to that second ('Yolo') question and added another duplicate close vote to the first question. –  Jan Doggen Oct 24, 2019 at 7:53
• Yeah, the closing is a mess. Technically, timewise, the second is a duplicate of the first, but apparently @pkamb thinks otherwise. :-) –  Arjan Oct 24, 2019 at 8:44
• 1 This has the answer that works for me: superuser.com/a/1550237/37578 –  ygoe Aug 16, 2020 at 7:33
• This worked for me superuser.com/a/1773215/142948 –  artfulrobot Mar 23, 2023 at 11:11

uBlock Origin extension for Firefox can be used to block specific items. Within uBlock Origin running:

• Right-click on the popup (or overlay).
• Select Block element...
• A filter editor will show the rule to be created; click on Create .

If successful, next time that particular page is loaded, the overly should be blocked.

Note that it may take a few times to completely block all elements of the overlay.

• 1 As for what to block, see also superuser.com/questions/1413748/disable-login-with-google/… –  Arjan Oct 23, 2019 at 19:50
• 1 What do you mean with "newer version"? ublock origin works just fine here. –  shevy Mar 9, 2021 at 16:10
• As of May 2023, this is the solutions works: superuser.com/questions/1773208/… –  Nate May 14, 2023 at 20:01

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Use your Google Account on your iPhone or iPad

You can use your Google Account on your mobile device in a few different ways.

Sign in to Safari

You can sign in to your Google Account on Safari, the browser that comes on your device. Signing in to Safari allows:

• A more personalized experience when using Google products on the web
• One-tap sign-in to websites and apps
• More control over your privacy settings

When you're signed in, your Google Account activity controls and ad preferences automatically apply to Safari.

Sign in automatically

When you sign in to a Google app or third-party product with your Google Account, you automatically sign in to your Google Account in Safari. That way, you don't have to sign in to your account again on your device.

If you don't want to be signed in to Safari with your Google Account, you can sign out at any time.

To find out if you're signed in to Safari with your Google Account:

• On your iPhone or iPad, open the Safari app.
• Go to www.google.com .
• On the top right, look for your profile image. If you see it, you're already signed in. If not, you aren't signed in.

To sign in to Safari with your Google Account:

• Tap your profile image or Sign in .
• Follow the sign-in steps.

Note: You can sign in on other Google product sites, but the sign-in steps might differ.

To sign out and remove your Google Account from Safari:

• Choose the account you want to remove, then select Done .

You can add your Google Account back to Safari at any time.

Note : If there's no Google account on any of your Google apps, your device will be signed out.

Sign in to Google apps

Download the apps of your favorite Google products, like Gmail or YouTube, to use them on your iPhone or iPad.

First, download the app you want

• On your iPhone or iPad, open the App Store.
• Find and download the app you want. Be sure to confirm it's by Google Inc.

Next, sign in with your Google Account

The sign-in process differs from product to product. Here are a few popular Google apps and instructions for how to add, switch, or remove accounts.

Add or switch accounts

To sign in to the Google app with your Google Account:

• To add an account for the first time: Tap Sign in .
• To add another account: On the top left, tap your profile image. Tap the account that's already signed in.
• Select the account you want to use. (If it's not listed, choose Add account and follow the sign-in steps.)

Sign out and remove your account

To sign out and remove your Google Account from the Google app:

• On the top left, tap your profile image. Tap the account that's signed in.

• On the top right, choose Done .

Add accounts

To sign in to the Gmail app with your Google Account:

• To add your account for the first time, sign in when asked. To add another account, follow the steps below.

• Next to accounts you want to add, turn on the switch.
• Next to accounts you don't want to add, turn off the switch.
• On the top left, select Done .

You can see mail for only one account at a time.

Switch accounts

To use the Gmail app with a different Google Account:

• Tap the account that's signed in, then tap the account you'd like to switch to.

Remove your account

To remove your Google Account from the Gmail app:

• Next to the account you'd like to remove, tap Remove . Confirm your choice if asked.

To sign in to the YouTube app with your Google Account:

• To add another account: Tap Switch accounts .

Sign out of your account

To sign out and remove your Google Account from the YouTube app:

• In the top right, tap the profile image.​

Keep your apps up to date

Important: To enhance user protection, Google no longer allows users to sign in to certain versions of Google iOS apps released before 2020. Up to date versions of these apps are more secure. 

To update your Google Apps on iOS, first make sure you have the latest version of iOS on your device. Then, update your apps in the App Store.

Tip: If you're still unable to sign in to Google Apps on iOS, try to sign in to your  Google Account or Gmail  from your browser. 

Sync your account with Apple apps

You can sync your content in certain Google products with the corresponding apps that come on your iPhone or iPad. For example, you can:

• Get your emails from Gmail in the Mail app
• See your Google Calendar events in the Calendar app

To sync content from your Google Account with the Apple apps on your device:

• On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
• Tap Contacts . You might need to scroll down.
• Tap Add account . If you've already synced a Google Account to your device, tap Accounts .

• Follow the instructions to sign in to your Google Account.
• Choose which Google apps to sync with your device. You can update these settings at any time.

The Google Account data you choose will sync with your iPhone or iPad. To see your content, open the corresponding app.

You can change which content from your Google Account syncs with the Apple apps on your device. You can also remove your Google Account from your Apple apps at any time, which stops syncing.

To change what syncs or remove your Google Account:

• Select Mail, Contacts, or Calendars .
• Choose the account you'd like to edit or remove.
• To change what content syncs: Next to the content you want to sync, turn on the switch. Turn it off for content you don't want to sync.
• To remove your account: Select Delete Account .

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How to block sign in with Google popups on sites

Sign in with Google is a relatively new wave of popups that Google customers may see on third-party sites that they are not signed-in on. The sites are able to check that a Google account exists and give visitors the option to sign-in using the Google account.

Major sites such as Fiverr or eBay use the feature. Its main purpose is to speed up the registration of an account on the site by using information provided through the Google account; this may result in more sign-ups and more business for the site.

While some users may like the idea, as it requires less interaction to get started, others find it annoying or even creepy.

DuckDuckGo launched a new protective feature against Google sign-in prompts recently in its apps and extensions. The company suggests that accepting them gives Google consent for tracking.

Not every Internet user wants to use DuckDuckGo apps or extensions, and there are ways to get rid of the Google sign-in prompts on sites without using products made by the company.

The following paragraphs highlight options that users have to deal with Google sign in pop-ups on third-party sites.

First, the basics. If you have never signed-in to a Google account in the browser, then you won't see the popups. The popups are displayed in all major browsers, not just when Google Chrome is used.

Option 1: sign-out of Google

The first option is simple: sign-out of the active Google session in the browser that you are using, and you should not see the Google sign in popups anymore.

• Google Chrome:  Activate the profile icon in the top right corner of the browser and select Sign out.
• Other browsers: Load https://www.google.com/, click on the profile icon in the top right-corner of the page, and select sign out.

Option 2: use private browsing mode or a Guest account

The second option requires more work, as you need to use a second profile for browsing or use private browsing / Incognito mode instead for that. The main idea behind this is to separate the profile with the Google account from the browsing activity.

It may be better to use different browsers for different purposes, e.g., one browser for all Google activity, and another browser for all other activity.

Still, select Menu and then the available private browsing option to start such a session.

Option 3: Disable Google Account sign-in prompts in the Google Account settings

Google added a setting to the Account settings to disable the functionality. Here is how you block the feature:

• Load https://myaccount.google.com/u/0/permissions?pli=1 in the browser of choice.
• Scroll down to the "Signing in with Google" section.
• Toggle "Google Account sign-in prompts" to off.

Sites won't display popups anymore after you have made the change.

Option 4: block the popup with content blockers

Another option that you have is to block the popup with content blockers. Most include options to add custom filter rules.

Users of uBlock Origin, for example, may add the following line to the custom filter list to block the popup:

||accounts.google.com/gsi/iframe/select$subdocument

Now You : how do you deal with these popups?

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This is completely useless! Any time a person has to create an account for a company they do not want to engage with because they are constantly being harassed is pure stupidity. Googles hates privacy and is a pure bad actor that should be eradicated. How does one actually stop the on slot of harassment by Google to join their cult?

I did this. They do NOT stop. I have to click go away 3X before. I open another email. Same thing. OVER AND OVER AND OVER. I HATE GOOGLE.

Disabling Google Account Sign-in Prompts in Google settings does nothing; at least not in Firefox. I’ve always had that setting turned off. I get the ‘Sign In With Google’ pop up everywhere. Literally, everywhere.

Sign in disabled, even on a test machine that has never had Google used, it still happens. I HATE Google

My “Sign in with Google” prompt was already toggled off in the settings, but I am still getting the Pop up in Firefox. I am thinking about ridding my computer of any and all things Google!

Doesn’t work. Even in Privacy Mode, never signed in on google account do this popups occur. Why cant anyone write a good explanation how to block this?

On ublock or whatever adblocker you use, add the custom filter

||accounts.google.com/gsi/iframe

I deleted my google account as I got so fed up with them, but I still get them on Firefox and iphone Safari one month later.

“If you have never signed-in to a Google account in the browser, then you won’t see the popups.”

I think this is incorrect. Define “never”. What about when I signed one time into a gmail account last month and then signed out . Do you mean that this singular event is stored on Firefox, and if so where and how?

“The first option is simple: sign-out of the active Google session in the browser that you are using, and you should not see the Google sign in popups anymore.”

Reponse: I am not signed in currently, and still get the popup.

“Derro”‘s solution with ublock origin seems to work.

It’s definitely incorrect. I see that “sign in with Google” prompt all the time, even when I use Firefox Klar (Focus) which is always in incognito mode – I have literally never signed in to Google on this browser yet it keeps prompting me to log into Google so that I can use Google sign in for sites like Twitter

See screenshot: https://imgur.com/a/jIv1O2l

thanks. one day when AI is really good, i’ll simply tell my operating system to block all jews and stuff like this won’t be so much of a problem. YE 24

With popups or not, same goes for “log in with Facebook” and so on, avoid those tracking tricks.

On mobile I get this all the time even though I browse privately and have never signed into Google on mobile. So, I really don’t get the explanation that it checks for a signed-in Google account before displaying the popup.

Using Ublock Origin

right click on that Google annoyance

scroll down to Ublock- mouse over——block element in frame- click

make sure all of it is selected [pink]- click – create …finished

shown in ”my filters” accounts.google.com###animated-container

I just use uMatrix to block 3rd party scripts like those.

Changing the toggle in Google doesn’t “fix” anything. The pop up still happens. Nobody checks if it even works. I have read E-bay allows this junk and must be monetizing the popup. As far as I can tell it’s browser related as it doesn’t happen in brave. Yes Google is violating #1 security rule.

None of those work; did you test them?

I did, and they worked on the test system.

A very helpful article, Mr. B. Thank you. Allow me to take this opportunity to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.

With ad blockers you should use

||accounts.google.com/gsi/*$xmlhttprequest,script,third-party

because iframe is created by script, so it’s created after Google was contacted.

I remain signed in to Google on my Android phone because it’s just such a hassle to have sign in again just to update it. But I hardly ever use the phone for browsing and even if I do, I use Firefox private browsing mode.

Apart from that I can never understand why anyone would want to sign into a search engine. You get the same search results without signing in.

You seem to have missed the point that Google is so much more than a search engine. And anyway, if you are not signed in, those popups still appear. So uBlock Origin is again the only cure.

It’s Christmas eve, time for friendship, reconciliation. Let us love everyone, even those we’d be reluctant to :) No hatred, I’ll love GAFAM, all of its components, their entrepreneurs, Google included. I’ll love, try to, yet will avoid some of them, and that includes Google. No Google means no Google account, means no Google products, means no Google tracking (provided the company and its numerous servers accessed as third-party practically everywhere are blocked) … means no Google sign-in pop-up.

Now, should I use Google products, have an account, one thing I’d avoid is using that account to register to a whatever Website together with remaining logged into the account when elsewhere than on a Google site. Between extreme positions (never and always) there is always a medium approach, and avoiding registration via a 3rd-party is one of them, essential IMO.

Merry Christmas to all :=)

A how to article written by Martin for a change…

I am still here wishing the old Ghacks comes back, when Martin was still fully in charge of the site…

It’s “main purpose” is to build a more accurate advertising profile.

“Signing in with google” is breaking the #1 security rule. Don’t use the same username and password for multiple sites.

I’ve never “signed into” a browser on purpose and I don’t use chrome.

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Google won’t let you turn off its annoying sign-in pop-ups – here’s what to do

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Many apps and websites let you sign in with your Google account instead of creating a new account for that service. It’s a handy feature to take advantage of, as it can reduce the number of accounts and passwords you must keep track of and secure. But it’s also not something everyone wants to do. Yet Google keeps throwing pop-ups at you to sign into websites using your Google account.

How stopping Signing in with Google used to work

I’ve disabled the Signing in with Google option on my Google accounts from the Settings menu of those accounts. 

However, there’s a problem. See the toggle below? That entire section disappeared from the Security tab, something I wouldn’t have noticed without a reader pointing it out.

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• Head to your  Google account  page.
• Look for the  Security  tab and then scroll down to the  Signing in to other sites  section.
• Tap on the  Signing in with Google option, where you can manage the functionality.
• Turn off the Google Account sign-in prompts .

It looks like Google removed it on purpose. And you can’t find the setting anywhere else.

It’s not great that the support page doesn’t tell you how to prevent the annoying pop-ups from reoccurring. It only explains how to remove sign-in with Google from websites/apps where you might be using it already.

But those instructions do not fix the main issue here, Google’s annoying pop-ups.

Why is Google doing this?

Of the three, I’d always choose Apple. That’s because Google and Facebook track all you do online. Signing into websites and apps with your Google or Facebook account gives them another data point about you.

I’m hardly using Google accounts to sign into websites or apps. I use Apple or create new accounts, whose security I then protect with 1Password and/or Proton Pass . But the pop-ups will still appear.

But there are ways to block Google’s sign-in pop-ups if you haven’t turned off the Signing in with Google feature.

How to block Google’s pop-ups

As I’ve explained previously, there’s another way to block Google’s annoying pop-ups that doesn’t involve managing your Google Account. You just have to block pop-ups and redirects from your browser on all websites (screenshot above).

• Go to the browser’s  Settings , look for  Privacy and security , choose  Site settings , and look for the  Pop-ups and redirects  menu. Here, you’ll have an option that lets you block pop-ups from all websites.

The problem here is there might be websites where pop-ups are necessary. And this setting will block all of them. It’ll be up to you to set exceptions or use a different browser to visit specific websites, which might not be worth the hassle.

Thanks for the tip, RL!

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How To Stay Signed In To Google On Safari

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Staying signed in to Google on Safari is essential for seamless access to your emails, documents, and various other Google services. However, it can be frustrating when you find yourself repeatedly prompted to sign in, disrupting your workflow and causing unnecessary inconvenience. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to ensure that you remain signed in to Google on Safari without encountering frequent login issues.

In this article, we will explore practical solutions to help you maintain a persistent sign-in status on Google while using the Safari browser . By following these steps, you can streamline your online experience and minimize the disruptions caused by repeated login requests. Whether you use Safari on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, these strategies will empower you to enjoy uninterrupted access to your Google account and its associated services.

Let's delve into the various methods that can help you overcome the challenges of staying signed in to Google on Safari. From enabling essential browser settings to optimizing your Google account configurations, we will cover everything you need to know to ensure a seamless and hassle-free login experience. So, let's get started and discover how to maintain your Google sign-in status on Safari with ease.

Enable Cookies and JavaScript in Safari

Enabling cookies and JavaScript in Safari is crucial for maintaining a persistent sign-in status to Google and other websites. Cookies are small pieces of data that websites store on your device to remember your login status, preferences, and other browsing information. JavaScript, on the other hand, is a programming language that enables interactive and dynamic features on web pages. By ensuring that cookies and JavaScript are enabled in your Safari browser, you can enhance your online experience and minimize login disruptions.

Here's how you can enable cookies and JavaScript in Safari:

Enable Cookies:

• Open Safari on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
• In the top-left corner, click on "Safari" in the menu bar and select "Preferences."
• Navigate to the "Privacy" tab.
• Ensure that the "Block all cookies" option is unchecked. You can choose to either allow cookies from websites you visit or set more specific cookie preferences using the "Manage Website Data" option.

Enable JavaScript:

• In the Safari Preferences window, click on the "Security" tab.
• Check the box next to "Enable JavaScript" to enable this essential scripting language.

By enabling cookies and JavaScript in Safari, you allow websites, including Google, to store your login information and deliver dynamic content seamlessly. This, in turn, helps maintain your signed-in status and ensures that you can access your Google account without encountering frequent login prompts.

It's important to note that while enabling cookies and JavaScript enhances your browsing experience, it's essential to exercise caution and be mindful of potential security risks. Always ensure that you are visiting trusted websites and regularly review your cookie settings to maintain a balance between convenience and security.

By following these simple steps to enable cookies and JavaScript in Safari, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of being repeatedly prompted to sign in to your Google account. These foundational browser settings play a pivotal role in preserving your login status and optimizing your overall browsing experience on Safari.

Clear Safari's Cache and Cookies

Clearing Safari's cache and cookies is an effective way to resolve login issues and ensure a seamless sign-in experience to Google and other websites. The cache and cookies stored by the browser can sometimes become outdated or corrupted, leading to login errors and persistent sign-in prompts. By clearing these temporary files, you can refresh your browser's data and eliminate potential obstacles that may hinder your ability to stay signed in to Google on Safari.

Here's how you can clear Safari's cache and cookies:

Open Safari Preferences : Launch Safari on your Mac and click on "Safari" in the menu bar. Select "Preferences" from the drop-down menu to access the browser settings.

Navigate to Privacy Settings : In the Preferences window, go to the "Privacy" tab. Here, you will find options to manage website data, including cookies and other stored information.

Manage Website Data : Click on the "Manage Website Data" button to view the list of websites that have stored data on your browser. You can search for "google.com" or "accounts.google.com" to specifically manage Google's stored data.

Remove Cache and Cookies : Select "google.com" or "accounts.google.com" from the list and click on the "Remove" button to delete the cached files and cookies associated with Google. This action will clear the stored data related to your Google account, allowing for a fresh start when accessing Google services.

Clear All Website Data (Optional) : If you prefer to clear all website data, including cookies and cache from all websites, you can click on the "Remove All" button. However, be mindful that this will log you out of all websites and erase stored preferences across the board.

By clearing Safari's cache and cookies, you can effectively eliminate any stored data that may be causing login issues with your Google account. This process essentially resets your browser's stored information, providing a clean slate for accessing Google services without encountering persistent sign-in challenges.

It's important to note that clearing cache and cookies may log you out of websites and reset certain preferences, so it's advisable to consider the potential impact on your browsing experience before proceeding. However, in the context of resolving persistent sign-in issues to Google on Safari, clearing the cache and cookies can often serve as a reliable solution to ensure uninterrupted access to your Google account.

Check Google Account Settings

Ensuring that your Google account settings are configured appropriately can significantly impact your ability to stay signed in to Google on Safari. By reviewing and adjusting specific account settings, you can mitigate potential issues that may lead to frequent sign-in prompts and unexpected logouts. Taking proactive steps to manage your Google account settings can contribute to a smoother and more consistent sign-in experience across various devices and browsers, including Safari.

Here are the key aspects to consider when checking your Google account settings to optimize your sign-in experience on Safari:

Security Settings

Review your Google account's security settings to confirm that your account is adequately protected while maintaining a seamless sign-in experience. Ensure that two-step verification, if enabled, is set up correctly and does not inadvertently trigger additional sign-in verifications on Safari. Additionally, check for any recent security-related notifications or alerts that may indicate unusual account activity, as such events can impact your ability to stay signed in.

Account Permissions

Examine the permissions granted to third-party apps and services within your Google account. Verify that these permissions align with your usage patterns and preferences, as excessive or outdated permissions can potentially disrupt your sign-in status on Safari. By managing and revoking unnecessary permissions, you can streamline your account's interactions with external services, contributing to a more stable sign-in experience.

Device Activity

Monitor the list of devices that have recently accessed your Google account. Ensure that all recognized devices are accurately labeled and that no unauthorized devices have gained access. By reviewing and managing your active devices, you can identify and address any irregularities that may impact your ability to remain signed in to Google on Safari.

App-Specific Passwords

If you use specific apps or services that require app-specific passwords for accessing your Google account, verify that these passwords are up to date and properly configured. Outdated or improperly configured app-specific passwords can lead to sign-in issues, particularly when using Google services on Safari. By maintaining accurate app-specific passwords, you can enhance the compatibility and reliability of your Google account across various platforms and browsers.

By thoroughly reviewing and adjusting these critical account settings within your Google account, you can proactively address potential factors that may disrupt your sign-in status on Safari. This proactive approach can contribute to a more consistent and hassle-free experience when accessing your Google account and its associated services through the Safari browser.

Incorporating these best practices into your routine account management can help you maintain a persistent sign-in status on Safari, ultimately enhancing your overall productivity and convenience when interacting with Google's suite of applications and services.

Update Safari and Google Apps

Keeping both Safari and Google apps up to date is crucial for ensuring a smooth and secure browsing experience while accessing Google services. Regular updates not only introduce new features and enhancements but also address potential compatibility issues and security vulnerabilities that could affect your ability to stay signed in to Google on Safari.

Updating Safari

Safari updates are designed to improve the browser's performance, stability, and security. By staying current with the latest Safari version, you can benefit from enhanced browsing capabilities and optimized compatibility with Google's web-based applications. Here's how you can update Safari on different platforms:

Mac : On a Mac, Safari updates are typically included as part of macOS updates. To check for Safari updates, go to the Apple menu, select "System Preferences," and then choose "Software Update." If a Safari update is available, it will be listed alongside other system updates.

iPhone and iPad : On iOS devices, Safari updates are delivered through iOS updates. To check for Safari updates, go to "Settings," select "General," and then tap on "Software Update." If a Safari update is available, it will be included in the list of available updates.

By ensuring that Safari is running the latest version, you can optimize its performance and compatibility with Google's web services, thereby reducing the likelihood of encountering sign-in issues and other browsing-related disruptions.

Updating Google Apps

In addition to keeping Safari up to date , it's equally important to ensure that the Google apps you use, such as Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Docs, are also regularly updated. Google frequently releases app updates to introduce new features, improve performance, and address any known issues that could impact the user experience.

To update Google apps on different platforms:

Mac : On a Mac, you can update Google apps, such as Chrome and Backup and Sync, through the App Store or by using the built-in update mechanisms within each app.

iPhone and iPad : On iOS devices, you can update Google apps by accessing the App Store, navigating to the "Updates" tab, and selecting the specific Google apps that require updating.

By keeping your Google apps up to date, you can ensure that they remain fully compatible with the latest Safari version and benefit from the most recent optimizations and security patches. This proactive approach can contribute to a more reliable and seamless experience when accessing Google services on Safari, ultimately minimizing the likelihood of encountering sign-in challenges and other browsing-related disruptions.

By prioritizing the regular updating of both Safari and Google apps, you can maintain a robust and secure browsing environment while accessing Google's suite of services. This proactive approach not only enhances the overall user experience but also helps mitigate potential compatibility issues and security vulnerabilities that could impact your ability to stay signed in to Google on Safari.

In conclusion, maintaining a persistent sign-in status to Google on Safari is essential for a seamless and uninterrupted browsing experience. By implementing the strategies outlined in this article, you can overcome the challenges associated with frequent sign-in prompts and unexpected logouts, ultimately enhancing your productivity and convenience when accessing Google's suite of services through the Safari browser.

Enabling cookies and JavaScript in Safari serves as a foundational step in preserving your sign-in status. By allowing websites, including Google, to store your login information and deliver dynamic content seamlessly, you can minimize the disruptions caused by repeated login requests. It's important to strike a balance between convenience and security when managing these browser settings, ensuring a smooth and secure browsing experience.

Clearing Safari's cache and cookies provides a practical solution to refresh your browser's data and eliminate potential obstacles that may hinder your ability to stay signed in to Google. This process essentially resets your browser's stored information, providing a clean slate for accessing Google services without encountering persistent sign-in challenges.

Thoroughly reviewing and adjusting critical account settings within your Google account can proactively address potential factors that may disrupt your sign-in status on Safari. By ensuring that security settings, account permissions, device activity, and app-specific passwords are configured appropriately, you can mitigate potential issues and contribute to a more consistent and hassle-free experience when accessing your Google account and its associated services through the Safari browser.

Furthermore, prioritizing the regular updating of both Safari and Google apps is crucial for maintaining a robust and secure browsing environment while accessing Google's suite of services. By staying current with the latest browser and app versions, you can optimize performance, compatibility, and security, ultimately minimizing the likelihood of encountering sign-in challenges and other browsing-related disruptions.

Incorporating these strategies into your routine browsing habits empowers you to enjoy a seamless and uninterrupted sign-in experience to Google on Safari, ultimately enhancing your overall online productivity and convenience. By leveraging these practical solutions, you can navigate the digital landscape with confidence, knowing that your access to Google's array of services remains consistent and reliable across various devices and platforms.

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Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari

Learn how to block pop-up windows and handle persistent ads on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Pop-ups can be ads, notices, offers, or alerts that open in your current browser window, in a new window, or in another tab. Some pop-ups are third-party ads that use phishing tactics such as warnings or prizes to trick you into believing they’re from Apple or another trusted company, so that you’ll share personal or financial information. Or they might claim to offer free downloads, software updates, or plug-ins to try to trick you into installing unwanted software.

Use these tips to help manage pop-ups and other unwanted interruptions.

Avoid interacting with pop-ups

Unless you’re confident that they are a legitimate ad, avoid interacting with pop-ups or webpages that seem to take over your screen.

If you see an annoying pop-up ad in Safari, you can go to the Search field and enter a new URL or search term to browse to a new site. If you don’t see the Search field on your iPhone or iPad, tap the top of the screen to make it appear.

Some pop-ups and ads have fake buttons that resemble a close button, so use caution if you try to close a pop-up or ad. If you're not sure, avoid interacting with it and close the Safari window or tab.

On your Mac, you can quit Safari, then press and hold the Shift key while opening Safari. This prevents Safari from automatically reopening any windows or tabs that were open.

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Always install the latest software updates for all of your Apple products. Many software releases have important security updates and may include improvements that help control pop-ups.

The safest way to download apps for your Mac is from the App Store. If you need software that isn’t available from the App Store, get it directly from the developer or another reliable source, rather than through an ad or link.

Check Safari settings

On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Safari.

Turn on Block Pop-ups.

Turn on Fraudulent Website Warning.

On your Mac, open Safari and choose Safari > Settings (or Preferences) from the menu bar.

In the Websites tab , you can configure options to allow or block some or all pop-ups .

In the Security tab , turn on the setting to warn when visiting a fraudulent website.

If adware or other unwanted software is installed on Mac

If you see pop-ups on your Mac that just won’t go away, you might have unintentionally downloaded and installed adware (advertising-supported software) or other unwanted software. Certain third-party download sites might include software that you don’t want along with the software that you do.

If you think that you might have malware or adware on your Mac:

Update to the latest version of macOS. If your Mac is already using the latest version, restart your Mac. macOS includes a built-in tool that removes known malware when restarting.

Check your Applications folder to see if you have any apps that you don't expect. You can uninstall those apps .

Check the Extensions tab in Safari settings to see if you installed any unnecessary extensions. You can turn extensions off .

If you continue to see advertising or other unwanted programs on your Mac, contact Apple.

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Americans spend over five hours a day on their smartphones. That's over five hours of your phone potentially accessing, retrieving, and saving cache and cookies, which can negatively impact your iPhone's storage space .

What is cache?

Cache is the temporary storage of some data, like parts of a website from the last time you visited it, for example. Browser cache is content from a website that is stored on your phone during a browser session to help the browser execute faster the next time you visit that page.

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Cache data can slow down your phone's overall browsing performance, however, since it takes up storage space on your device, so it's good to clear it out regularly. In this article, we mainly focus on clearing web browser cache on an iPhone, but you should know that other types of cache include mobile app cache and CPU cache.

How to clear cache on iPhone

What you'll need: Everything you need to clear your browser cache is within the iPhone's settings app or the Safari app, so grab your iPhone to get started.

Keep in mind that clearing the cache can clear private data, which can close all open tabs in Safari. This is also likely to log you out of all your websites, prompting you to sign in again the next time you open them. 

How do I clear the cache from Chrome on iPhone?

If Google Chrome is your preferred browser, it may have a substantial amount of data stored on your device, which could also slow down performance. 

To clear the cache in Chrome, open the Google Chrome app and follow these steps:

• Tap  Settings .
• Go to  Privacy and Security .
• Select  Clear Browsing Data .
• Select the time from which to delete the data (if you want to delete all your browsing history, choose All Time ).
• Go through the items you'd like to delete, like your Browsing History, Cookies and Site Data, Cached Images and Files, Saved Passwords , and Autofill Data.
• Confirm by tapping  Clear Browsing Data  at the bottom of the screen.
• Tap Done when you've deleted the Chrome cache.

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Clearing the browsing and cache data in Google Chrome doesn't close all open tabs, but it will refresh each tab and log you out of websites. Once you tap on one of the tabs you want to access, you'll have to log back in.

How can I browse on Safari without history?

If you're learning how to clear cache on an iPhone, you may also be wondering if there's a way to use Safari without saving any browsing history. You can turn on Private Browsing by following these steps:

• Open  Safari .
• Tap on  Tabs .
• Choose Private .

You can also enable private browsing by going to your iPhone Settings, finding Safari, and toggling on the private option. 

How do I clear my app cache on my iPhone?

To clear the app cache from your iPhone Settings app, you can either delete the app and reinstall it, offload it, or try to clear the cache from within the app. Unfortunately, iOS apps don't have consistent settings across the board that would allow you to clear the cache of every app.

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Is "clear cache" the same as offloading?

Not exactly, though app offloading can help if your phone is slowed down by low storage. To offload an app  means to uninstall an app without deleting any documents or data associated with it. 

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To offload an app, go to  Settings , then  General , choose  iPhone Storage  and select the app to offload, then tap  Offload App . If you ever download it again, you'll pick up where you left off for that app.

Are cookies and cache the same thing?

Cookies and cache are not the same. Cookies are data files that websites send to your phone, including things like saved passwords to keep you logged into an account or even the website preferences from the previous time you visited. 

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Though they do sound harmless, cookies can also track how you browse the internet. They monitor patterns in your browsing and search history, even seeing what you clicked on or what your mouse hovered over. Ever made an innocuous search on Amazon only to find ads for it on all the apps you use? Cookies likely made that possible.

Can I block cookies on my iPhone?

While you can block cookies on Safari, the ranks are divided on whether you should. Blocking cookies entirely means that websites won't be able to get information from you, but it also means that some websites may not even work correctly on your browser. A lot of users actually enjoy a more personalized browsing experience, so cookies are a good thing for them.

 If you'd like to block cookies in Safari, follow these steps:

• Go to  Settings  and select  Safari .
• Tap on the toggle next to  Block All Cookies .

There are also third-party extensions that help you block cookies and trackers in Google Chrome, like Ghostery and Disconnect .

How do I check iPhone storage?

On an iPhone, Settings can show you what's taking up most of your media storage, like photos, videos, and music. You can also see what each particular app's storage consumption is, which includes temporary data. To view the details of your iPhone's storage space, follow these steps:

• Go to the iPhone Settings .
• Tap on General .
• Select iPhone Storage .
• Scroll through to find the app you're looking for.
• Tap on the app to view storage status and options.

Unfortunately, you can't clear your iPhone cache for third-party apps by going into your Settings app, but this gives you a visual of your iPhone's storage and the option to delete or offload apps.

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Annoying Sign-in prompt for google website

Basically every time I use safari, to do a google search on my iPhone, some annoying banner fills the bottom of my screen asking if I want to sign in to my google account, or if I want to continue searching google while staying signed out. It’s beyond annoying. Mainly because you can’t just ignore it, you have to click it before it allows you to continue with your search. It’s only a recent thing, maybe 6 months or so. Who would decide creating a prompt like this is a good idea? If I want to sign-in, I KNOW WHERE TO GO TO DO IT, it’s not that difficult. What has been difficult, is finding a way to shut the stupid thing off so it never pops up again. Please help me if you know how to do this…

And, no. Before you give me a response about how to turn off the google sign-in prompt on other websites, that is NOT what I’m talking about. I’m talking about something that only happens when I’m searching google through the safari app on my iPhone.

Posted on Apr 20, 2024 6:19 AM

Posted on Apr 20, 2024 6:59 AM

To avoid the prompts to sign into your Google account, switch your search engine to something other than google and don't use sites that support 'sign in with google'.

Really... that's the way the pages are coded. You can't change that.

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Apr 20, 2024 6:59 AM in response to Fs4513

Apr 21, 2024 4:48 AM in response to KiltedTim

This doesn't prevent google pop-ups from appearing on many other web sites.

There are a number of web sites claiming you can turn it off in your google security preferences but that has not worked for me either.

Apr 21, 2024 6:09 AM in response to porkchop_d_clown

Nor will they work, ever. Google is, in my opinion, an infestation of the internet trying to get your information to sell to advertisers.

Apr 21, 2024 9:24 AM in response to porkchop_d_clown

You apparently didn't see the reference to sites that support 'sign in with google'...

You're not going to be able to avoid this so long as google is a major player on the Internet.

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Google’s YouTube is ramping up its crackdown on privacy-preserving ad blockers to include third party apps. It comes after a YouTube ad blocking crackdown that started last year when users started receiving a pop up encouraging them to disable ad blockers or pay for Premium. YouTube also started disabling videos when users had enabled an ad blocking extension.

Now, YouTube has issued a new warning to anyone using a third party app on the video streaming platform. “We’re strengthening our enforcement on third party apps that violate YouTube’s Terms of Service , specifically ad blocking apps,” Google said in an announcement on its support page .

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YouTube explained how the platform only allows third party apps to use its API when they follow its API Services Terms of Service , and “when we find an app that violates these terms, we will take appropriate action to protect our platform, creators, and viewers.”

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During the last crackdown on ad blocking extensions, YouTube users noticed buffering on the platform, often making it unusable. Under the YouTube’s latest crackdown, viewers using third-party apps may experience buffering issues or see the error, “The following content is not available on this app” when trying to watch a video, Google said.

It looks like YouTube’s plan is working, with users on X formerly Twitter saying they were unable to use their ad blocking apps.

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Ad blocking giant AdGuard was quick to respond to YouTube’s announcement, saying in a blog that it is not affected. This is because AdGuard for Android and AdGuard for iOS apps do not use YouTube’s official tools—its API—to block ads.

“Instead, AdGuard plays the video in its own in-app browser, similar to how you would watch YouTube with an ad blocker in a regular web browser,” the firm wrote. “This method allows AdGuard to use the same filters that are available in the browser.”

Why Is Google Cracking Down On Ad Blockers?

Let’s be clear, Google’s business model relies on advertising, and ad blockers on YouTube pose a major threat to this. Google also points out that if you turn off ads, creators don’t get paid, which could of course force them to leave the platform.

“We emphasize that our terms don’t allow third-party apps to turn off ads because that prevents the creator from being rewarded for viewership, and Ads on YouTube help support creators and let billions of people around the world use the streaming service,” Google said.

“We also understand that some people prefer an entirely ad-free experience, which is why we offer YouTube Premium,” it added.

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YouTube’s crackdown on ad blockers was never ideal, but this latest move to expand it to third party apps shows the firm means business—it’s not going to backtrack. While you might find some ad blockers—such as AdGuard—still work on YouTube, it’s likely the platform will find ways to detect and ban them eventually.

If you don’t want to watch ads and you care about your privacy, it might be better to pay for YouTube Premium. Otherwise, there are alternative streaming platforms to move to, such as Dailymotion, DTube or Vimeo, but the content probably won’t be as vast and you often still have to pay.

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