Forgot Google password? Know how to recover your Google or Gmail account

Have you found yourself logged out of your Google account without remembering the password to log back in? No need to fret! There are several ways to recover your Google account. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide on how to regain access if you’ve forgotten your login information. Plus, we’ve included some methods to protect your account in case you face login problems again down the road.

Method 1: How to recover Google account if you forget password

Recover from Browser:

• For Existing Account on Android Device:
  • Go to https://accounts.google.com/
  • Enter your Gmail address
  • Click “Forgot password”
  • Google will send a notification prompt if your account is set up on your Android device
  • Tap the notification and select “Yes, it’s me”
  • Create a new password on the prompted page
• For Account Not Set Up on Android Device:
  • Go to https://accounts.google.com/
  • Enter your Gmail address
  • Click “Try another way” below the “Resend it” button
  • Enter your old password and if incorrect, follow the steps
  • Proceed to receive a Google Verification Code on your recovery email
  • Enter the code and create a new password

Recover from Android Mobile:

• Reset via Android Device:
  • Open System Settings
  • Access “Google” (or search for it in settings)
  • Click “Manage your Google Account”
  • Go to the Security tab
  • Under “How you sign in to Google,” click on “Password”
  • Select “Forgot password”
  • Confirm your screen lock and continue
  • Confirm your lock screen method (e.g., fingerprint)
  • Reset your password on the prompted page

Method 2: How to recover Google account if you forget email ID

If you’ve forgotten your Gmail address, don’t worry! There’s a way to recover your account in such situations. Follow these steps:

• Visit https://accounts.google.com/
• Click on the “Forgot email?” label.
• You’ll be directed to a page where you can enter your phone number or recovery email.
• Enter one of those options.
• On the following page, enter your name when prompted.
• Once you’ve entered your name, you’ll see a list of Gmail accounts associated with you.
• Once you’ve retrieved your Gmail address, use one of the methods above to recover your Google account.

How to make sure you don’t lose access to your Google account

Method 1: Setup Recovery Email Address

Setting up a recovery email address can greatly assist you in account retrieval.

• Visit https://myaccount.google.com/
• Click on the “Personal info” tab
• Scroll to the “Contact info” section
• Select your email ID and click “Add recovery email”
• Enter the desired recovery email address
• Confirm by entering your current account password
• Verify by entering the received code in the designated box

Method 2: Setup Recovery Phone Number

Similar to setting up a recovery email, configuring a recovery phone number is essential.

• Go to https://myaccount.google.com/
• Access the “Personal info” tab
• Navigate to the “Contact info” section
• Click on the Phone box and enter your account password
• Choose “Add now” on the Phone number page
• Enter the phone number and proceed to receive the verification code
• Verify your phone number by entering the received code

Method 3: Regularly Update Recovery Info

Keep your recovery information current to ensure smooth account recovery. You can add multiple recovery email addresses using the above steps.

Method 4: Use a Password Manager

Utilizing password managers is a simple yet effective way to protect your accounts. Here are some popular options:

• LastPass
• 1Password
• Dashlane
• Bitwarden
• Enpass

Method 5: Regularly Backup Your Account (via Google Takeout)

Google Takeout allows you to download your account data, including bookmarks, contacts, files, and more. Regular backups ensure you retain critical data even if you lose access to your Google account.

FAQs

How can I recover a Google account if I don’t remember my email ID and password?

If you can’t recall both your email address and password, there’s no method to recover those Google accounts. You need to have either the email ID or phone number associated with the account to regain access.

Can I recover data from a Google account?

To retrieve data from a Google account, make sure you have complete access to the account. Then, visit Google Takeout where you can gather Chrome bookmarks, contacts, calendar events, Google Drive files, and other vital information in ZIP or TGZ format.