Having a way to recover your Gmail account is a must. With so many passwords you need to remember, there will come a time when you can’t remember your password and can’t get into your account. So, having a way to recover your Gmail account will come in handy.
How to Add a Phone Number to Get Back Your Gmail Account
It’s always better to be safe than sorry. So, you should add your phone number, so if you ever need to recover your Gmail account, you can. To get started, access the Gmail account you want to add the phone number to. Once you’re in, click on the cog-wheel and go to See all Settings.
When you’re in Settings, you’ll find four tabs: General, Labels, Inbox, and Accounts & Import. Click on Accounts & Import, followed by Change password recovery options.
When you click on recovery options, a new tab will open. Make sure you’re under the Security tab, and if you are, scroll all the way down to where it says Ways that we can verify that it’s you. Right below that, you’ll see the Recovery Phone option.
You’ll need to add the phone number that’ll turn into your recovery phone in the next window. Click on the Add Recovery Phone option and add your phone number. Make sure you choose the correct country.
To finish up the process, click on the Get Code option and enter the code you got on your phone and click on Verify. That’s all there is to it. The phone number you entered will now be your recovery phone number.
Add a Recovery Phone Number to Gmail Account in Android
The process to add a recovery phone number to your Gmail account is not too different if you do it from an Android device. Open the Gmail app and tap on the three-lined menu option, and go to Settings. Now, choose the account you want to add the phone number to and tap on Manage your Google account.
Just as if you were on your computer, you’ll need to choose the countries prefix and then add your phone number. You’ll get a code you’ll need to add, and you’re good to go.
How to Recover Your Gmail Account
Aren’t you glad you added your phone number, so you could easily get your Gmail Account back if this ever happened? Try to sign in to your account as you would normally. When you get to the part where you need to enter your password, click on Forgot Password?
Google will ask you to enter the last password you remember, but if you don’t want to give that a try, click on Try another way. In the next window, Google will tell you to check your phone and that you’ll need to verify it’s you. It’s just a message from Google asking if it’s you trying to recover the account. Tap on Yes, It’s Me.
In the next window, you’ll need to create your new password, and once you’re done with that, you’re good to go. You’ll be asked to use your phone instead of a password to sign in to your account from now on. This method is a lot easier and faster. Just because you choose to sign in with your phone, it doesn’t mean you can’t use your password in the future. It’s just another option.
Final Thoughts
There’s always going to be something you need to do, and that is the cause why you don’t have time to add a recovery method to your Gmail account. But, if a recovery method is not added, you could lose a lot more than the few minutes that it takes to add the recovery method. What other recovery methods have you added to your Gmail account?
Harrison Igiebor says
Please I need help some one changed my verification number and password so I can’t get on Google account
Mack Glover says
my iphone was stolen about 32 hours ago & the gmail account password was changed. they’re asking me to take a picture of a QR code from the phone that was STOLEN. I now have an android the same number. PLEASE HELP ME.. How can I recover my google gmail account , same number different phone. Mack Glover I’m a 68 year old senior 07/23/1954 Thank You
michael muchapondwa says
fail to access my account
a says
I got a new number and my old number does not work anymore. But my old number is set as the account recovery number, so even if I have my new number registered, I am locked out of my account because the old number is the recovery number. How am I supposed to recover my account now? This is so annoying, I regret setting up the two step verification.
Nancy kerr says
No it does not help. I still can’t get into my Google account, email account, Google play, or anything that is associated with my Google account..
Rio says
Trying to recover my email account . I forgot my password and I lost my phone
oscar kuni says
I need to get my old email address back.
password is: shepherdboy
Tykina cole says
I need help i do not have the old number on my account i cant get in cause its sending me a code to my old phone number i dont have.i need yall phone number is sad when u can contact gmail for help for yall to be popluar around the world
expression_gh says
Help me get my account on my phone and why are you sending the code to my email account that I can not open that’s why am calling for help
amugheri says
I want to recover my hotmail account please, I lost my old mobile number for recovery hotmail account
amugheri says
I forgot my password my email and also face book
Akpeh chinedu Solomon says
I want to recover my Hotmail account back please
Over Taking says
I lost my phone, i forgot my email password and I want to recover my email but google are telling me to get my losted phone which is impossible to get.
What can I do to recover it please. Am with the phone number i used to create it.
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ilyasu says
i loast my phone and i cant get into my gmail acount
Mimi Katz says
You just copied the already vague instructions from Google and addd nothing. WHERE does Google/Gmail send a YES to tap on and the number code? Where can I find it on my phone?
Lejuana says
My previous phone was broken and the number had changed. I forgot my password and could not sign into gmail because of the old phone number being attached. How do I recover my gmail in this case
Rolene Wright says
No it did not, my gmail. and I forgot my password and want to recovery with a new phone number. how can i d this?
Dawn Baldwin says
Loss a important email that has my babies pics & videos on it. Bought a Samsung phone and new phone number. The old phone was turned off and number. How can I recover my email. I know the password.
Marites R Oquias says
How can I recover my gmail account w/o my phone because I forgot my password but I have my number save to my gmail account, I tried many times,i need to find my gmail account because it’s importanr
M.ayan says
i have bith recovery number when i put otp code then google team say your account otpp code sent your gmail, how i cannot put gmail. otp code because i have no lonig my account now i how can recover my account
Taha butt says
How i recover my account …I try to many time times but its not recover i try and try also with phone number …please help and tell me How to i cover my account …my data is so important must be need
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Sunami says
My email revoer whith phone
Rohtash says
My gmail account is not recover
Gloria Thompson says
I cannot log into my Hotmail account. I’ve tried to transfer my Hotmail to Outlook with no success.
Sheen gull ahmadzai says
My numbar is block but i recory.my gmail acount
Joseph says
My emails have disappeared from my hotmail account from my phone not on screen
Austin smith says
I cant get into my account… I cant get into the recovery email and I lost the “main”phone number… please help
MUHAMMED SADIQUE K says
Account covering tissue
Gillies says
I need to log in to my account to receive
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dhaval says
But I gave my last phone in exchange so how can tap yes its me or can entert the code