Troubleshooting a Gmail lockout
This article guides you on troubleshooting your Gmail access when you are locked out.
you might be locked out of your Gmail account for some extraordinary reason.
Google’s account recovery process can help you get back in.
The secondary email address doesn’t necessarily have to be on Gmail.
Recover Your Gmail Account Username
bring up the Gmail sign-in page and selectForgot email.
On theFind your emailpage, input your phone number or recovery email.
Enter theFirst NameandLast Nameyou use for this specific account.
SelectSendto receive a 6-digit verification code on the phone number or recovery email associated with the account.
key in the verification code in the field and selectNext.
Choose the user name you want to recover.
put in your password and log into your Gmail account.
Recover Your Gmail Account Password
Forgetting your Gmail account password is more common than losing the username.
Here are the steps to reset your password.
fire up the Gmail sign-in page.
SelectForgot passwordnow or try the password you vaguely remember.
Google will display a “Wrong password.
give it another spin or click Forgot password to reset it.”
when you make an error.
Tip:
Google asks for the last password.
But you’re able to enter any password for the account you remember and see if it works.
It’s better if the password is among the more recent ones.
Alternatively, it can also send a verification code to the secondary address you had set up for recovery.
When the numbers match, Gmail displays the page to change the password.
Enter a new password in the fields and selectNext.
Google confirms a recovery email and recovery phone.
Update them if necessary.
SelectContinue to Gmailat the foot of the page to key in your inbox.
Then, follow the security recommendations to secure your account from unwanted intrusions.
How Can I Unlock My Gmail Account Without a Phone Number and Recovery Email?
Google offers a few workarounds to unlock your Gmail account without a phone number or recovery email.
Try them though success isn’t assured.
Enter the username and selectNext.
Enter any password you remember for the account.
You may get a “Google couldn’t verify this account belongs to you” message.
SelectTry another wayto display a page with aTry againbutton and a few instructions.
How Long Does a Gmail Lockout Last?
According to Google, a Gmail lockout can last for a few hours to a few days.
This time depends on the nature of the intrusion Google suspects.
A Google Account Help page answers the reasons behind any extraordinary Gmail lockout period.
These are the four common reasons you might come across.
Google can also lock you out proactively if it suspects any unusual activity on your Gmail account.
Two-step verificationis an added layer of protection for Gmail.
So, unlocking such an account is a bit more difficult if you lose a key piece of information.
From there, clickDelete a Google Service, and then select thetrash canicon next to Gmail.
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