Losing access to your Google account just got less scary
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Pranob Mehrotra Published October 15, 2025 |
What’s happened? Google is introducing two new ways to help users regain access to locked accounts.
Why is this important? Getting locked out of your Google account can throw your digital life into chaos, cutting off access to a variety of services from Gmail to Google Photos. Having a trusted backup can make getting back in safer and more user-friendly.
Why should I care? If you’ve ever panicked after forgetting the password for your Google account or losing your phone, the Recovery Password and mobile number recovery features should offer some peace of mind. Just set them up once, and you’ll always have a way back in.
What’s next? Google has started rolling out the Recovery Contacts feature to eligible personal Google Accounts. You can set it up by heading to the security tab on your Google Accounts page.
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