Gmail keeps signing me out? How to stay signed in
Being signed out repeatedly is either Google protecting your account or your browser or app dropping the login. Check security first.
The fix
8 fixes, in order
- 1
Review your devices.
myaccount.google.com › Security › Your devices. Sign out anything you do not recognize.
- 2
Change your password if something looks wrong.
- 3
Update the Gmail app and Google Play services (Android).
- 4
Set date and time automatically.
- 5
Keep cookies in your browser.
Turn off Clear cookies on exit, and allow cookies for google.com.
- 6
Turn off VPN.
- 7
Allow Gmail to run in the background.
Android: Settings › Apps › Gmail › Battery › Unrestricted.
- 8
Remove and re-add the account.
On the phone, remove the Google account and sign in again.
Frequently asked questions
Does being signed out mean my Gmail was hacked?
Not always. Google also signs you out after a password change. Check myaccount.google.com › Security › Your devices for devices you do not recognize.
Why does Gmail sign me out every time I close the browser?
The browser is deleting cookies when it closes. Turn that setting off, or add google.com as a site that can always use cookies.
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