How to Recover Google Accounts

There are also the other ways to Recover Google Accounts.

A Google Account  is a user account that is needed to sign in, access, and use certain online Google services. It is also often used as a single sign-on for services from other companies. In this article we will teach you how to Recover Google Accounts. You will need to set up your favorite apps and services, including Google’s, when you get a new Android phone  or Chromebooks. 

But what happens if you forget the password for your Google account? It can be hard to get back into an account. You could make a new Google account in a few seconds, but you could lose your emails, contacts, calendar information, Drive files, and more. There are also the other ways to Recover Google Accounts.

Recover Google Accounts

How to Recover Google account with a lost username

People forget their Google account addresses, which does not happen as often as they forget their passwords. If this is you but you remember your password, here’s how to get it back:

• Go to the account recovery page for Google.
• Since you can not remember the name, tap “Forgot email” You will be asked to enter your recovery contacts.
• Enter the email address or phone number you put on the account as a backup.
• Click the Next button.
• Enter your first and last names, or the names you used to sign up for the account if you did not use those names.
• Click the Next button. As a final confirmation step, a “Get a verification code” box shows up.
• Click Send.
• Look in your email or text message inbox for the code.
• Type in the code, and then click Next. You see a list of all the accounts linked to the recovery phone number or email.
• Choose the correct account.
• Type in the password and then click “Next.”
• If you have two-step verification turned on, use it to check your login.

How to Recover Google account with a lost password

Most people find it easier to remember their email account than their password. If this is you and you lose your password, here’s how to get back into your account:

• Go to the account recovery page for Google.
• Enter your email address.
• Click the Next button. You are taken to where you can set up account recovery.
• Pick a way to sign in from the list.
• You are given the option of entering a password or a verification code that was sent to your email address.
• Choose the option that says “Enter your password.” You are asked to enter the last password you can remember using for the account. The more recent the password, the better.
• Choose Get a verification code at instead (your email). But this option only works if you are already logged in to the account on a device that you can access, but you have forgotten the password.
• Click Next and do what it says to do until the end.
  Use the Try another way to sign in option if neither of those works. You have two more ways to do it.
• If you tap Yes on your phone or tablet, a recovery prompt will be sent to your phone. If you choose Yes, it is me, you will be able to log in. But for this to work, you have to be signed in on at least one device.
• In the box that says “Enter one of your 8-digit backup codes,” type a recovery code that you have already set.
• If none of those work, choose the option to “Try another way to sign in.” You can use the linked phone number to get back into the account. You can only see the last two digits for safety reasons.
• Click Send. The number gets a verification code.
• Type in the code, and then click Next.
• Try another way to sign in if that does not work. Google sends a reset link after 72 hours.
• But you can not see it unless you have access to the Gmail for that account.
• Once you find a successful recovery process, click Verify to finish setting up. You are asked to come up with a new password. Use a strong, unique password for the account and keep it in a safe place.

FAQ

How do I recover my Google Account username and password?

Go to the page for recovering your Gmail username. In the “Email” field, type your recovery email address and click “Submit.” Type the letters you see in the skewed picture into the right box, and then click “Submit.” You will get a list of all the usernames linked to that recovery email address at the address you gave.

How can I recover my Gmail account without 2 step verification?

If you signed in from a device before and checked the box next to “Do not ask again on this computer,” you might be able to sign in from that device without a second verification step. Once you are signed in to your Google Account, you can change how you verify yourself.

How do I chat with Gmail support?

Unless you have Google One, you can not get in touch with Gmail by phone or live chat to recover your password or account or for any other reason. Go to the new thread page and fill out the forms to make a new post in the Community forums.

Can I recover an old Google Account?

You might be able to get your Google Account back if you deleted it. If you deleted your account a long time ago, you might not be able to get the information back. If you recover your account, you can use Gmail, Google play, and other Google services as usual.

Why can’t I recover my Gmail?

To protect your account, we limit the number of times you can try to recover your password via email, SMS, or the Account Recovery form. After too many failed attempts, Google temporarily disables a specific account recovery option. The recovery option will be re-enabled on the date specified below that option.

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