View Active Devices in WPS helps you review where your account is signed in and remotely sign out devices when needed; this guide covers 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
| Membership limit | None for this feature | You can view and manage active devices directly |
| Version limit | None stated | Sign in to your WPS account to use it |
About This Feature
Overview
View Active Devices is an account security feature in WPS Office for Mac. It lets you check where your current WPS account is signed in and remotely sign out a selected device when needed.
Core capabilities include:
- View active devices: Check the current sign-in status of your account across devices in Personal Center.
- Remotely sign out a device: Remove access from a device you no longer use or do not recognize.
- Review account activity: Use the device list and sign-in time as a quick account safety check.
This feature is useful after using a shared computer, when switching to a new device, or when you want to review account activity on your WPS account.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | A Mac device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | The latest version of WPS Office for Mac is recommended |
| Network | An internet connection is needed to refresh device status and sign out devices |
| Other | You need to sign in to a WPS account and open Personal Center |
Download & Installation
Before using this feature, install WPS Office on your Mac and sign in with your account.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, sign in, open the avatar menu, and confirm that you can access Personal Center |
| Preparation | Keep your network connection available so device status can sync |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | WPS lets you open Personal Center, view current active devices, and sign out a selected device from the device list. | Microsoft 365 lets users sign out in an app and also sign out of Office remotely from a browser on the Microsoft account installs page. | Google Docs help mainly explains switching accounts or signing out of a Google account, rather than showing a dedicated active-device list for Docs. | Notion supports active session management and lets users log out of all other devices or a specific session remotely. | Adobe explains activation and deactivation across devices, with the focus on app licensing and device use limits. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: You can review active devices and take action from the WPS account area in one workflow. Distinct: The feature is centered on account sign-in review instead of only app sign-out or license activation. | Compared with WPS: Microsoft supports remote sign-out, but the device action is tied to account install management and app sign-out guidance rather than a dedicated in-app active-device list. | Compared with WPS: Google Docs documentation focuses on account switching and sign-out, and the official help content does not describe a dedicated active-device management list for Docs. | Compared with WPS: Notion also supports remote session control, but it is presented as session security management in account settings. | Compared with WPS: Adobe focuses more on activation limits and deactivation for licensed apps than on a document account center for reviewing active devices. |
| Official Source | — | Sign out of Office | Switch between multiple Google accounts | Log in & out | Use Adobe apps on multiple devices |
Overall Conclusion
If you want a direct way to review where your WPS account is signed in and remove access from a device, View Active Devices fits routine account security checks well. Other products also provide sign-out or session controls, but their entry points and focus differ.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable Users | Main Need | Recommended Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Check whether an unknown device is signed in | Any signed-in WPS user | You are not sure whether your account is open on another device | Open View Active Devices and review the list |
| 2 | Remove an old computer after switching devices | Users who change work devices often | An older device may still stay signed in | Sign out the old device from the list |
| 3 | Clear access after using a shared Mac | Users who signed in on a shared computer | You may have forgotten to sign out manually | Remotely sign out that device |
| 4 | Review account safety regularly | Users who want routine account checks | You want one place to review sign-in activity | Check devices and sign-in time in Personal Center |
| 5 | Respond to suspicious account activity | Users who suspect unusual access | You want to stop access quickly | Find the unfamiliar device and sign it out |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Capability | Free User | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| View active devices | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Remotely sign out devices | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More benefits |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| You only need to view and manage active devices | Free | This feature itself does not require membership |
| You also need more cloud storage and additional premium benefits | WPS Premium | Better for users who want broader account and productivity benefits |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page