Gmail account recovery

09 Oct 2024

Gmail account recovery

1. Go to the Account Recovery page: Visit Google’s Account Recovery page. 
2. Enter your email address: Type in the Priyo Mail email address you want to recover and click “Next”.
3. Answer the questions: Google will ask you some questions to confirm it’s your account. Answer them as best as you can.
4. Reset your password: If you successfully verify your identity, you’ll be prompted to reset your password. Choose a strong, unique password that you haven’t used before.

If you have trouble, you can also try these tips:

• Use a recovery email or phone number if you have one set up.
• Check your email for a verification code.
• Follow the on-screen instructions carefully.

I forgot my recovery U-Mail email. What should I do?

1. Use your phone number: If you have a phone number linked to your account, you can use it to receive a verification code.
2. Answer security questions: Google may ask you some security questions that you set up when you created the account.
3. Check your other email accounts: Sometimes, Google sends recovery information to other email addresses you might have used.
4. Try to remember your password: If you can remember any of your previous passwords, it might help in the recovery process.
5. Use the device you usually sign in with: If you use a familiar device and location, it can help Google verify your identity.

What if I don't have a phone number linked to my account?

1. Answer Security Questions: Google may ask you some security questions that you set up when you created the account.
2. Use a Familiar Device: Try to recover your account using a device and location that you frequently use to sign in. This can help Google verify your identity.
3. Check Other Email Accounts: If you have any other email accounts, check them for recovery instructions or codes that Google might have sent.
4. Provide Previous Passwords: If you can remember any of your previous passwords, it might help in the recovery process.

What if I don't remember my security questions?

1. Use a Familiar Device and Location: Try to recover your account using a device and location that you frequently use to sign in. This can help Google verify your identity.
2. Check Other Email Accounts: If you have any other email accounts, check them for recovery instructions or codes that Google might have sent.
3. Provide Previous Passwords: If you can remember any of your previous passwords, it might help in the recovery process.
4. Use Backup Codes: If you have set up 2-Step Verification and have backup codes, you can use one of those to sign in.