In order to use the email password self-recovery feature, you must set up a recovery phone number and/or alternate email address for your account.
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Click on this link to go to the Personal Info page of your Google Account - https://myaccount.google.com/personal-info
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In the Contact Info section, select either EMAIL or PHONE.
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If EMAIL - Enter an email address in the Recovery email section.
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Which email to use
Choose an email address that:
- You use regularly
- Is different from the one you use to sign in to your Google Account
- PHONE - Click on the pen icon to add/update a phone number.
Which number to use
Use a mobile phone that:
- Gets text messages
- Belongs only to you
- You use regularly and keep with you
Recovering your password
- Click Forgot password? at the login screen.
2. You will be given a chance to try the previously used password. If unsuccessful. Click Try another way to use your recovery phone number or email.