How do I recover my Gmail account?
In a nutshell: When you can't access your Gmail account, visit the Google Account Help page. Scroll to the "Popular articles" section and open "How to recover your Google Account or Gmail." Try the recommended recovery tips
Introduction
It can be stressful when you can't access your Gmail account. The good news is that there's plenty of information available that could help.
Visit the Google Account Help Page
Go to the "Google Account Help" page.
Find the "Popular articles" Section
Scroll partway down the page until you find the "Popular articles" section.
Expand the Menu
There's a downward pointing arrow to the right of "Popular articles." Click on this arrow to expand the menu.
Find the Article Pertaining to Your Dilemma
In the "Popular articles" section, locate the article title that says, "How to recover your Google Account or Gmail."
Open the Article
Click on "How to recover your Google Account or Gmail."
Read the "How to recover your Google Account or Gmail" page
The "How to recover your Google Account or Gmail" page offers valuable information about how you can try to recover your Gmail account on your own. For instance, there are options you can test if you forgot your password or if you think someone else gained access to your account.
Try the Recovery Tips
Try the recommended recovery tips as a way to regain access to your Gmail account. If they don't work, proceed to the next step.
Find the "Contact us" link
If the tips on the "How to recover your Google Account or Gmail" page didn't work for you and you still want to try and recover your Gmail account and not set up a new one, you can contact Google for further assistance. Locate the "Contact us" link partway down the page.
Click on "Contact us"
Click on the "Contact us" link, which will open up to the "Contact Us" page. Proceed through the steps.
Conclusion
There are many options you can test to recover your Gmail account. Make sure to attempt all the applicable options for higher chances of getting your account back in your control.
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