2025-08-01 | Article | Insights
There are two types of Google accounts: Consumer Accounts and Managed Accounts. In a business setting, only managed accounts should be used. At companies using services like Google Analytics or Google Cloud, users typically sign up for Consumer Accounts with their corporate email address. Consumer Accounts are individual accounts that are not linked to any organization. IT admins do not have any control over these accounts and cannot manage security settings or enable single sign-on. What is recommended in a business environment are Managed Accounts. These accounts are affiliated with an organization and provide services like single sign-on (SSO), audit reports, and security settings.
To determine whether you are using a Consumer Account or a Managed account, follow these steps:
Protecting your Google accounts is about safeguarding your business. This article provides a roadmap for securing your Google accounts at scale, but navigating the complexities of account security can be challenging. If you have any questions or want to get started on this security journey, reach out to Digitl!