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Why do I need both Facebook and Google logins?
The easy answer here is convenience. Using your Facebook and Google logins saves you the effort of having to keep track of a bunch of different usernames and passwords for each app you sign into. (Because we all use unique names and strong passwords for each our various apps right?)
How do I unlink third-party sites and apps from my Google account?
Step 1: Check the Linked accounts page. 1 Go to the Linked accounts page of your Google Account. You might need to sign in. 2 Select the third-party site or app you want to unlink from your Google Account Unlink .If the third-party site or app you want to unlink isn’t on this page, continue to step 2 . See More….
How do I logout of my Twitter account?
Answer Wiki. On twitter, you go here: Click on your photo at the top right corner and mouse over the photo to see the list of activities. LOG OUT is at the bottom. Click on that and confirm you want to logout.
Why does Google want to access my account on third party services?
Google may access your account on the third-party service to: Let you use third-party features from within Google services. For example, you can link apps to Google Assistant to help you get things done, like add items to your to-do list on a productivity app. Improve features and do more for you on Google services.
Why does Facebook accept Google users as valid users?
It’s a phenomenal combination for users. In other words, Facebook is saying to the world: We accept Google users as valid users, so if you show up to Facebook and you’re already signed into Google, you’re considered legitimate to us, and we don’t need to authenticate you further.
Is it safe to log into apps with Facebook or Google accounts?
It is absolutely safe to log in on apps and third-party websites using your Facebook or Google account. Huge tech companies (e.g., Google, Facebook etc.) use a standard called OAuth, which allows third-party websites to access and retrieve select pieces of information from these big websites in order to authenticate users.
What information does Facebook share?
At the very minimum, Facebook shares whatever is on your public profile, such as your name and profile picture. Google typically hands over either your email address or, as mobile becomes increasingly important, your phone number, giving the folks at the app the ability to contact you if they need to.