Questions tagged [google-account]
Google common user account needed to access services provided by Google.
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how can i see whats behind the asteriks [duplicate]
I have been locked out of my Google account and an email address with many Asterix behind it comes up as my recovery email for that account but it's not any email account that I'm familiar with so I'm ...
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How do I log in when Google is blocking my legitimate login attempts?
I have been trying to login to a GMail account that I haven't logged into into for over a year. When I attempt to login, I give a correct password (which I know is correct otherwise it would stop me ...
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Can I turn on 2-step verification without a phone number, on Gmail or Google Account?
I want to protect my Gmail and Google Account, using 2-step verification. The help page shows several options for 2-step verification. Phone numbers are near the bottom. But when I "follow the ...
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Google Account Recovery [duplicate]
I have recently created a gmail account , today i have reset my mobile because of its hanging problem , later when i tried to sign in my google account i realised that i don't remember the username, i ...
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One of two gmail addresses is not working
I have two gmail accounts, let's call them A and B. B is shown as an add on to A. It has been like this for years. Now my desktop Linux system is correct, and my Android system is correct. But my ...
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The recovery email address for my Google account is marked as "verification needed". What happened?
What could have caused this? It sounds bad! Did I miss something obvious, when I added the recovery email? This warning sign appears if I click on the Email box, in the Personal info section of ...
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Can I recover a google account after its been deleted for 1 year or more? [duplicate]
I have a Gmail account which has been deleted for over a year and not been recovered. When I try to recover it from the Google account recovery page, it says that it can't find my Gmail account, which ...
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Can't recover Gmail account due to Skype number, recovery email loop, and travel-related IP change [duplicate]
I'm currently locked out of my Gmail account and have tried every available recovery option without success. Here's my situation: The phone number linked to my Google account is a Skype number. Skype ...
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Change Google verified mobile device from an Android barcode scanner to my iPhone
My macOS Safari for Catalina (does not support passkeys) box is not upgradable to BigSur, which supports passkeys. My Google account is setup for 2FA. 2FA defaults to an Android-based barcode ...
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Why does Google password manager create a passkey for a site even though the page of the site does not have focus?
Steps to reproduce the problem: Open up Chrome on a computer and go to https://webauthn.io . Enter a random username and click Register. Choose "Use a different phone or tablet". Scan the ...
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I am unable to get into my Gmail account [duplicate]
I am unable to get into my Gmail account through either Firefox or Chrome. I changed my password and tried both browsers three times.
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google account locked out because of detected unusual activity
I've tried to log in many times, the address was correct, the password was correct, and if I forgot the password, I used the main account to receive a backup code, which means I shouldn't have any ...
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How can you log out of all devices on your Google account?
I'm doing a security checkup and would like to log out of all the devices that I have ever used to sign in with my Google account. Changing your password does not currently sign you out of all your ...
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I can recovery my Google account [duplicate]
If you've added a recovery phone number to your account, Google can text you a code. This code can help you reset your password and get back in. Learn more about using your phone as a recovery option. ...
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Gmail 2-Step Verification Bypass/Override [duplicate]
I am trying to recover one or both of my former Gmail accounts that are associated with my school email address. I can not access all 3 accounts due to having 2-step verification using a old mobile ...