Lost Access To Your Gmail Account? Here's How You Can Get Back In

The worst thing that could happen to people in the era of interconnected services is losing access to their primary email account. Have you tried logging into your Gmail account from a new device recently and weren't able to because you cannot recollect your password? Or have you simply lost access to the account?

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Follow these steps to get back access to your Gmail account.

Forgotten password on Gmail

If you forgot your Gmail password, follow the steps below:

• 1. Head to Google's account recovery page and enter your email address.
• 2. Google will now ask you to enter your last remembered password. In case you don't remember, choose "Try another way."
• 3. You will receive a verification code on your phone or recovery email address.
• 4. Enter the code and press "Next."
• 5. Now, you can reset the password through "Update password" or "Continue" to your Google dashboard.

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Account recovery on Gmail

If you forgot both your email address and the password, the account recovery method might help.

• 1. Visit Google's account recovery help webpage.
• 2. Head to the section called "Forgot the email address you use to sign in." Here, press "Follow these steps" hyperlink.
• 3. Enter your mobile number or an alternate email address that you used while setting up your Gmail account. You will be asked to enter your full name, after which Google will send a code to you to verify.
• 4. Google will now display a list of accounts that it thinks might belong to you.
• 5. Choose your lost account and follow the on-screen steps after which you will be able to reset your password.

Sometimes, Google might ask you numerous questions as you try to recover your account. Answering the questions will help you reset the password.

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Unable to sign in to Google

Sometimes, things can get extremely dire. For instance, you may not be able to sign in to your Gmail or Google account at all. If this happens, follow the steps below.

• 1. Head to "Can't sign in to your Google Account" page. Here, choose the issue relevant to you from the list.
• 2. Now, follow the directions. You will be expected to answer a few questions or Google will verify your identity using your phone number.

For more, there's always the Google support page. What do you think about this guide? Let us know in the comments below. Click here for more how-to guides. For more in the world of technology and science, keep reading Indiatimes.com.