With nearly 2 billion users worldwide, Gmail is the most popular email service in the world. Although you can use an Android smartphone without a Gmail account, you will be missing many features without Gmail. This mail service makes the Android system much simpler, and it shows the dominance of its services in our digital life.
An active Gmail service is technically the key to all Google Mobile services, including Google Photos, Google Docs, Google Meet, and more. This means that there could be big problems if you lose access to your Gmail account. Losing this account will not only prevent you from receiving emails, you may also lose access to some important features and data. If you've locked your Gmail account, here are 9 basic things you can do:
Use a phone number to sign in instead of a password
Цей варіант, ймовірно, є найпростішим способом відновлення вашого облікового запису, і він дійсний лише в тому випадку, якщо ви забули свою адресу електронної пошти. Якось деякі люди створюють справді складні електронні листи (наприклад, [email protected]), а потім навіть не можуть згадати, як називається їх електронна пошта.
You'd also be surprised to learn how often people forget that the primary phone number attached to an email can be used to log in. So, if you forgot your email address, the easiest and easiest way to get your email is to use your phone number to login to your Gmail account instead of your password. To do this, follow the instructions below:
For Android
- When signed in to your Google Account, enter your email address or phone number.
- Natisnіt "Further". You'll get a reminder to check your phone.
- Unlock your Android phone.
- To the question "Trying to log in?", touch "So".
For iOS
- When signed in to your Google Account, enter your email address or phone number.
- Natisnіt "Further". You'll get a reminder to check your phone.
- On iPhone, tap the notification at the top.
- In the section "Trying to log in?" press "So".
Recovering an email address using a backup address
Another viable and easy option is to use a backup email address to access your primary account. When setting up your Gmail account, you can always specify a recovery email address. Make sure you use this email address often. Google will send the password/OTP data to the email address or phone number associated with the account.
Use your Google Account on your iPhone or iPad
For iPhone or iPad users, you can use the device you're signed in to with your Google Account. This device will not ask for a password and you can use it to verify yourself.
Unlock your Android device to verify it's you
This option only works for Android. Normally, your Android smartphone is linked to your Gmail account. You can access the phone number associated with your account and verify your identity. This is also where Google Authenticator can be a huge help. With this program, users can verify their login using a randomly generated number.
Use the location/device you normally use to sign in
Most of the people face Gmail login problems when they change their device. If this is your case, try going back to the device (computer, laptop, or PC) that you normally use to sign in. Most likely, this will help to solve the problem. Make sure that you are not only using the same PC, smartphone or tablet, but also the same browser, as the password may be stored in the browser. Also, try to be in the same place where you log in often, such as home or work. To retrieve the password from the browser, try the following
On the computer:
- Open the Chrome browser.
- On the right side of the toolbar, click the round profile, then click "Passwords". Usually, this is a key icon.
- From there, you can view, delete, or export saved passwords. View saved passwords: Click the eye icon to the right of each password to view it.
Check all available recovery options and information
You'll need this option if you can't remember the recovery information you shared. Just go to your Google Account page to check. All you have to do is scroll down to "The way we can confirm it's you". Here you can get your registered recovery phone number or recovery email address.
Answer the test question/questions
Despite being archaic, Gmail accounts still have recovery questions and answers. These questions and answers are related to our Gmail account and are a great recovery tool. So, try to keep this question simple and you won't forget it. Well, Google won't ask you the question, it will show you the question and all you have to do is give the answer verbatim. If you don't have a linked recovery email ID or phone number, answering these questions can help.
Use your old password
Sometimes we change passwords because the old password has been compromised. However, this old password can help you because Google sometimes verifies a user's identity using a previous password. Fortunately, Google will let you make a few guesses, so you can use your best guess.
Try to remember when you opened your Gmail account
This option will be very difficult for date-watchers. If all else fails, you may need to provide information about when you created the record. Google sometimes asks for this information. The good thing here is that Google isn't looking for an exact answer. Even if you can get roughly the answer or just the year the record was opened, it might work for you. One way to find out the year you opened your Gmail account is to remember important events around the time you opened your email account. It can be an application for employment, a diploma program or any other event.
