How to recover the forgotten Gmail password

Gmail is the email service of Google, which is well-known and prominently used by internet users. There could be hardly any internet users who don't own a Gmail account. Along with the features of security and authenticity, compatibility also makes it a preferred email service. To access this email, you would require a valid username and password. But if you forgot Gmail password, you won't be able to access your account, so you need to recover the password. Here is the info about Gmail account recovery.

Gmail password recovery for Android & iPhone

If you access your Gmail account on Android or iPhone and have forgotten your password, you won't be able to use it. So, it becomes necessary to recover the password to regain access to your Gmail account. For recovery, follow the steps:

• Open the browser on your device and go to the Gmail account recovery page.

• Provide your Gmail email address or username in the given field, and click Next.

• On the password page, click on the Forgot password link and get the recovery options.

• In the list of recovery alternatives, you will get the following options:

a. Enter any old password for your Gmail account.

b. Use the calendar to select the date when you created this account.

c. Provide the recovery phone number linked with Gmail account.

d. Use an alternative email address already associated with the account.

• In the case of phone number and email address, you will receive a security code.

• You need to enter this code in the given field for verification purposes.

• Once you are verified, you will get an option to generate a new password for your Gmail account.

• The new password must be strong and easy-to-remember.

• Finally, when you save the changes, you will have to use this new password for login.

• With the existing username and new password, you can successfully login to your Gmail account.

If you still find it difficult to recover Gmail password, you can contact the technical support team. By contacting the technical experts, you can easily resolve all your queries. You can browse the Gmail help page for the contact details.