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How to remove a Google account that keeps on reappearing in MacOS?

Dear all,

I have a google account that does not stay 'deleted' from my iMac. When I remove (and delete from all other devices) the account from 'internet accounts' it reappears after a minute and adds itself to my accounts list. I've never used the account on my iMac only in Safari (private browsing) and never on any other device; password is not stored in the keychain.

This problem drives me nuts and I can't figure out how to keep google away from my system.

Thanks!

iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.1

Posted on Dec 27, 2021 3:27 AM

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Posted on Dec 27, 2021 4:45 AM

The are you logged into the Computer as the Admin Account of this computer. ?

Only the Owner of this computer and therefore the Admin Account user and add or remove Internal Accounts.

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Dec 27, 2021 4:45 AM in response to cmtimmermans

The are you logged into the Computer as the Admin Account of this computer. ?

Only the Owner of this computer and therefore the Admin Account user and add or remove Internal Accounts.

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Dec 27, 2021 4:33 AM in response to cmtimmermans

In the internet account settings, I never use google accounts within MacOS only access google apps through Safari.

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Dec 27, 2021 4:01 AM in response to cmtimmermans

System Preferences >> internet Accounts and Remove the Google Account.

In Apple Mail >> Preferences >> Account tab and remove Google Account

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Dec 27, 2021 4:09 AM in response to PRP_53

I already tried, removed (never used Apple Mail for google) and they reappear.

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Dec 27, 2021 4:16 AM in response to cmtimmermans

Exactly where is the Google Account Appearing.

If one never used Apple Mail and never added the Google Account to Internet Accounts - where is it ?

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