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Disconnect a University Email Account from GroupMe | Secure Your Account
Question details
The user needs to disconnect a university email from GroupMe Campus Connect and secure their account after a PIN was shared.
- Product
- GroupMe
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- A PIN was shared for a university GroupMe connection, raising security concerns, and the user wants to revoke access and secure the account.
- Observed behavior
- The university email remains connected to GroupMe Campus Connect, potentially allowing unauthorized access to the user's groups or account.
Ensure you have access to your GroupMe account and the primary email address or phone number associated with it before attempting to change security settings.
Leave Campus Connect Groups and Update Account Security
Revoke unauthorized access by leaving the associated Campus Connect groups and updating your account password.
If a PIN for your university GroupMe connection was shared, your account may be vulnerable to unauthorized access through GroupMe Campus Connect. To resolve this, you need to manually leave the associated groups and secure your login credentials.
Open the GroupMe application and navigate to your active chats to identify any Campus Connect groups tied to your university email.
Select the group you want to leave, tap the group avatar at the top, select 'Settings', and choose 'Leave Group' (or 'End Group' if you are the owner).
Navigate to your account settings and change the password associated with your GroupMe or Microsoft account to invalidate the shared PIN.
Check your account security settings for recent sign-ins and revoke access for any connected applications or devices you do not recognize.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is GroupMe Campus Connect?
GroupMe Campus Connect is a feature that allows students to find and join groups related to their university by verifying their university email address.
Will changing my password log out other devices in GroupMe?
Yes, updating your Microsoft or GroupMe account password will typically invalidate active sessions, requiring anyone who used the shared PIN to log in again with the new credentials.
How do I completely remove a connected application from my account?
You can manage connected apps by signing into your account privacy dashboard, navigating to the 'Apps and services' section, and revoking access for any unrecognized applications.
Can GroupMe Support manually disconnect my university email?
If you are unable to remove the email or leave the Campus Connect groups yourself, GroupMe Support can assist with account-specific recovery and modification requests.
