Review Connected App Permissions Before They Become Forgotten Access
Connected apps can retain access after the task that justified the connection is finished. Review them as part of routine account maintenance. Identify what each app can do, who owns it and whether you still use it, rather than judging access only by a familiar product name.
Why it matters
Authentication and authorisation are separate. A strong sign-in protects the account entry point, but an approved integration may already hold permission to read or change information without another interactive login.
A practical workflow
- Open the genuine account's security or connected-app settings and list the integrations currently authorised.
- Check each app's publisher, access scope and relationship to a workflow you still need.
- Coordinate with relevant colleagues before removing access that may support a shared or scheduled process.
- Revoke unnecessary connections through the official controls and verify that essential workflows still operate as expected.
An example
A trial scheduling tool may retain calendar access long after you stop using it. Confirm whether it supports any active booking flow before revoking it. For a personal abandoned trial, removing the connection can reduce unnecessary ongoing access.
A mistake to avoid
Do not assume changing a password automatically removes every connected app or token. Account systems differ. Read the service's guidance on sessions, integrations and revocation rather than using one action as a universal reset.
Try it and check the result
Choose one account and complete an access inventory with purpose, owner and scope. Set a future review reminder, especially after trials, role changes or projects that temporarily required additional integrations.
Reference and further reading
Google Account: reviewing third-party connections.
The workflows and examples in this guide are illustrative. Product controls and availability can change; check the linked official guidance for your setup.
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