Frequently Asked Question

Be prepared if someone gets your password

Your recovery info is used to help you in case we detect unusual activity in your account.

Add recovery options

Add a recovery email address

1. Go to your Google Account.
2. Tap Personal info.
3. On the Contact info panel, tap Email.
4. Tap Add Recovery Email.

Add recovery email

Add a recovery phone number

1. Go to your Google Account.
2. Tap Personal info.
3. On the Contact info panel, tap Phone.
4. Tap Add Recovery Phone.

Recovery info can be used to help you:

• Find out if someone else is using your account
• Take back your account if someone else knows your password
• Get in to your account if you forget your password or can’t sign in for another reason

Add recovery phone

What if I forget my password?

If you lose or forget your password to a Google Account, you can recover your Google Account.

Make your account more secure

Get personalized advice to improve your account’s security.

Related resources

• Sign in with a passkey instead of a password
• Make your account more secure

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Source: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32040