Google mail recovery tool

Go to the Google Account Recovery Tool

Open a web browser and navigate to the Google Account Recovery Tool: https://accounts.google.com/signin/recovery. This is the official Google tool designed to help recover access to your Google account, including Gmail.

Enter the Email Address

On the recovery page, enter the email address for the account you are trying to recover. If you don’t remember the email address, click on the “Forgot email?” link, where you’ll be guided through steps to retrieve your email address based on other information like your recovery email or phone number.

CAPTCHA Verification

After entering the email, you’ll be asked to complete a CAPTCHA to prove that you’re not a robot. This typically involves selecting images based on specific prompts, like selecting all pictures with traffic lights, or just checking a box that says “I’m not a robot.”

Enter the Last Password You Remember

You will now be asked to enter the last password you remember using for this account. If you remember it, enter it, and continue. If you cannot remember any passwords, select “Try another way” to move to the next step in the recovery process.

Choose a Recovery Option

Google will now present various recovery options based on what you’ve set up in your account. You will typically see one or more of the following:

1. Recovery Phone Number: If you’ve set up a recovery phone number, Google will offer to send a verification code via SMS. Enter the code when you receive it to proceed.
2. Recovery Email Address: If you’ve set up a recovery email, Google will send a recovery link to that email. Open the recovery email and click on the link to continue.
3. Try Another Way: If neither of these options is available, Google may offer additional recovery methods, like answering security questions or using a different verification method.

Enter the Verification Code

If you’ve chosen the recovery phone or email option, Google will send you a code. Enter the code in the field on the recovery page to verify your identity. If you don’t receive the code, click on “Resend code” and check that your phone or email is functioning properly.

Verify Your Identity with Security Questions (Optional)

If you can’t use your recovery phone or email, Google may ask you some security questions. These questions are ones you set up when you first created your account, such as “What is your mother’s maiden name?” or “What was your first pet’s name?” Answer them as accurately as possible.

Provide the Date You Created the Account (Optional)

If Google can’t verify your identity through security questions, it may ask you for additional details, such as the approximate date when you created your Google account. Even if you don’t remember the exact date, try to give your best estimate.

Reset Your Password

After successfully verifying your identity, Google will allow you to reset your password. Choose a strong, unique password that includes a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. This will be your new password for accessing your Google account and Gmail.

Secure Your Account

Once you’ve regained access to your account, it’s a good idea to review your account settings. Look for suspicious activity by checking recent logins, and ensure that your recovery phone number and email are up to date. Additionally, consider enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) for added security. This will require you to use a second verification method, such as a text message code, every time you log in from a new device.

Additional Recovery Options

• If You Don’t Have Access to Your Phone or Recovery Email: If none of the standard recovery methods work, you may be given the option to provide more details about the account. Google may ask questions related to past passwords or personal information you’ve added to the account.
• Contact Google Support: If you’re still unable to recover your account, you can contact Google support for further assistance, although their responses may vary depending on the situation and the amount of account recovery information you can provide.

By following these steps, you can utilize Google’s Mail Recovery Tool to regain access to your account.