Gmail account is locked, here are 9 ways to get it back for free

Gmail Tips And Tricks: Gmail is the most popular email service globally. It has about 2 billion users globally. The fact that you must have a Gmail account to use the Android operating system (OS), the most popular smartphone OS in the world, shows its dominance in our digital lives. Hence, losing access to your Gmail account or getting locked out can be a nightmare. As this could mean losing reach not only of email but other important data. Because our Gmail account is also required for all of our Google services, including Google Photos, Google Docs, Google Meet, and more. Here are 9 things you can do to get back access to your account in case you are locked out.

One of the easiest and easiest ways is to use your phone number to sign-in to your Gmail account instead of a password.

Google always gives you the option to send your password/OTP details to the email ID or phone number associated with the account. So, always make sure it’s the one that’s on and the one you use.

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Another option might be to use your Google Account on the iPhone or iPad that you’re logged into. Since this device will not ask for password and you can use it to verify yourself.

This is for Android users: All Android phones are linked to a Google Account. To verify yourself, access your account from the linked phone number. Using the Google Authenticator app can also help here. It allows users to confirm their login using a randomly generated number.

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Try signing in with the device (computer, laptop or PC) you usually use to sign in. This may help. This means: use the computer, phone or tablet where you sign in most often, use the same browser (like Chrome or Safari) you usually do, be in a location where you usually sign in are, such as at home or in the office.

If you don’t remember the recovery information you shared, you can view it on the Google Account page. Scroll down to “The only way we can verify that it’s you.” This register will show the recovery phone number or recovery email.

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Phones were not so ubiquitous in our lives in those days, email accounts were associated with secret security questions that helped in unlocking the account. If you don’t have a recovery email ID or phone number linked, answering these questions may help. Answer as many questions as possible. Try not to skip questions. If you’re not sure of an answer, make your best guess instead of moving on to another question.

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One of the ways Google verify identity is by asking users to type in their previous password. Here it can be a good idea to keep a record of your old password even after you change it. If you can’t remember any previous passwords with confidence, use your best guess.

If all else fails, Google may ask you when you created the account. It is okay if the answer is not accurate, even an approximate answer can work here. One way to find out is to check your earliest mail, or perhaps welcome mail.

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