How do I delete an application from the trusted list in Facebook, Google, Twitter, Instagram and other services

Recently, The New York Times conducted a major investigation of how the company Uber collects information on competitors. Among other things, reporters learned that Uber employees bought information about users in a free service Unroll.me.

Unroll.me - is a service that allows you to automatically get rid of unwanted emails and spam in email Gmail account. He works for free, but quietly collects user information and sends them to other companies. If not meticulous journalists hunting for scandalous facts about Uber, it could go on and on.

It is safe to assume that this is not an isolated fact. The web is full of free apps that ask for authorization to Google, Facebook or Twitter in return for their services. How do they earn? What is their business model? Perhaps they also sell your data, like Unroll.me?

Therefore, we recommend that you carry out an urgent audit of its accounts and poudalyat all applications in the security that you are not sure.

So, let's begin.

Google

You need a section "Applications associated with your account

"Which can be found at" My account »→« Safety and input »→« Connected applications and sites. " Click on the name of the application, and then - on the "Delete" button.

Facebook

Go to the settings page, which lists all authorized applications you by address "Settings» → «Applications» → «Show all." Hover over the application to be deleted, and click the X. Since this is Facebook, you have to each time confirm your selection.

Microsoft

Go to applications page address "The account» → «Privacy» → «applications and services." Click on the "Change" button next to the app you want to delete, and then - "Remove the permissions."

Twitter

To access a page click on your avatar, then select "Preferences and Security" menu → «Applications». Next to each item in the list there is a button "Terminate access", which we need.

Instagram

This service also has a page for managing the connected application. is she here. Click on the "Cancel Access" in any application you want to delete.

Dropbox

For service Dropbox, we usually connect the programs that use the cloud to store its data. If you find in the list is already outdated or unused items, you should remove them. This can be done on this address.

In contact with

Log in using the social network "VKontakte" is also quite common, especially in the Russian part of the Network. To access the desired page, click on the triangle next to your avatar, select the menu item "Settings". Then click in the right pane on the link "Application Settings". To remove, press the X next to the program names. Please note that until you reload the page, it is possible to change your mind.

If you are an active web user, then the addresses listed above, you can find dozens, maybe even hundreds of programs that you no longer need. Spend a few hours at their disposal to ensure the security of their data.