If You Forgot Your Google Account Password
Step 1: Go to the Google Account Recovery Page
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Visit: https://accounts.google.com/signin/recovery
Step 2: Enter Your Email Address
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Type the email address you’re trying to recover.
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Click Next.
Step 3: Click “Forgot Password?”
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Google will prompt you to enter the last password you remember.
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If you don’t remember any, click “Try another way.”
Step 4: Verification Options
Google will try to verify your identity using one or more of the following:
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Backup email: A code will be sent to your recovery email.
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Phone number: A code will be sent via SMS or call.
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Security questions: If you set them up previously.
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Device confirmation: Google may ask you to confirm a prompt on a device you’ve used before.
⚠️ Tip: Use a device and location you’ve used to sign in before for better chances of success.
Step 5: Create a New Password
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Once verified, you’ll be prompted to create a new password.
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Choose a strong, unique password and confirm it.
If You Forgot Your Google Account Username (Email Address)
Step 1: Go to the Username Recovery Page
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Visit: https://accounts.google.com/signin/usernamerecovery
Step 2: Enter Recovery Information
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Enter the recovery email address or phone number linked to your account.
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Enter your full name as it appears on the account.
Step 3: Verification
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Google will send a verification code to the recovery email or phone number.
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Enter the code to proceed.
Step 4: View Your Username
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Once verified, Google will show you the email address(es) associated with that recovery info.
Additional Tips
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If you don’t have access to any recovery options, click “Try another way” repeatedly to see all available methods.
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If recovery fails, you can fill out Google’s account recovery form with as much detail as possible.
