Gmail login: How to log into my old Gmail account? How to access old email addresses
GMAIL is the world's most popular email platform, boasting more than 1.8 billion users. Most people have more than one email account, meaning it is easy to get locked out. Here is how to access an old Gmail account.
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With all the email accounts created online over time, you may occasionally forget your Gmail login details and get locked out of your account. Fortunately, you do not have to create a new Gmail account every time you lose access. In most cases, you can get your account back, thanks to the Gmail account recovery functionality Google provides its users with.
How to recover a Gmail password:
When creating your Gmail account, you chose an email address, password and provided some security information.
Your Gmail password is case-sensitive and may include some obscure keyboard characters, meaning it may be easy to forget – particularly if the Gmail account is old.
To recover your old Gmail account recovery, navigate to the Gmail account recovery page and enter your email address.
Next, enter the last password used for this particular Gmail account.
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If you are unable to remember your password, try the most recent one you can remember.
If you cannot remember this Gmail password, click Try Another Way.
You will be able to retrieve your account with your phone by verifying your identity with some information.
You can choose to recover your account by sending a reset code to the phone number with this account.
Alternatively, you can try to answer your secret security question, but remember to pay particular attention to spelling.
If you are still unable to recover, you can send yourself a reset code to the alternative email address registered with this Gmail account.
Google will send a code to your email address or phone number.
Should users be unable to find the email with the verification code, they should check their junk or trash folder.
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What to do if Gmail account recovery is not working:
Users still experiencing problems signing in can follow Google’s tips.
Answer as many security questions and try not to skip any.
This is because trying is better than moving to the next question.
Use a trusted device and a browser, such as Google Chrome or Safari.
Choose a Wi-Fi network you are familiar with, for example at home or at work.
Should you be asked why you cannot access your account, you should include some background information.
Examples include you have received a specific error message, you suspect your account has been compromised, or you have recently changed your password and are unable to remember it.
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How to recover a Gmail account from a forgotten email address:
Should you be unable to access your Gmail account because you cannot recall your email address or you lost your phone, there is an option available.
Navigate to the Gmail account recovery page for forgotten usernames.
Next, enter your recovery email address or phone number and tap Next.
Finally, enter your full name and click Next.
