How To Stop Google Notifications

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Google notifications are designed to keep you updated about everything that happens in your Google account. However, they can sometimes be overwhelming, especially when you get too many of them. If you are tired of these constant pings and want to reduce or stop them altogether, you’re in the right place. Here’s a simple guide on how to stop Google notifications.

Stopping Google Notifications on Android

If you’re using an Android device, follow these steps to stop Google notifications:

  1. Open your device’s ‘Settings’ app. (settings app)
  2. Tap on ‘Apps & notifications’.
  3. Tap on the ‘Google’ app.
  4. Tap on ‘Notifications’.
  5. Turn off the Allow Notifications toggle.
    settings app -> Apps & notifications -> Google -> Notifications -> Turn off Allow Notifications

Stopping Google Notifications on iOS

For iOS device users, you can still manage your Google notifications. Here’s how:

  1. Open your iOS device’s ‘Settings’ app. (settings app)
  2. Scroll down and tap on the ‘Google’ app.
  3. Tap on ‘Notifications’.
  4. Turn off the ‘Allow Notifications’ toggle.
    settings app -> Google -> Notifications -> Turn off Allow Notifications

Stopping Google Notifications on Desktop

If you’re using a desktop computer, you can stop Google notifications through your Google Account settings:

  1. Open your Google Account. (Google Account)
  2. Click on ‘Data & personalization’.
  3. Under ‘Activity controls’, click ‘Manage your activity controls’.
  4. Turn off ‘Web & App Activity’.
    Google Account -> Data & personalization -> Activity controls -> Manage your activity controls -> Turn off Web & App Activity

Remember, notifications are there to help you stay updated with your activities and interests on Google. Turning them off might mean you miss important updates. However, if you find them more distracting than helpful, use the above steps to control or stop them as per your needs.

If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below or contact Google’s support team. They are always ready to help!