by Viral Patel · July 10, 2009
A lot of time we forget our passwords and try to recover it using the same old technique where the service provider send new password to an email address that we have registered earlier with them. Security question is also an option to recover password where user set a security question like “What is my first school teacher name?”. Although these techniques are easy and used almost by all service providers, it is sometimes easy to hack them. Like if the password recover system only depends on birthdate and a security question then it is easy to guess the answer of someone whom you know. Recently Salma Hayek’s one of the online account was hacked by guessing few obvious answers.
But in today’s era of internet, a product keeps on changing as new and new features are added. Today GMail has added a new feature in its arsenal. GMail will send you new password if you forget your password by text message on your cell phone. All you have to do is just to register your cell number with your gmail account for one time. Just follow these steps to configure this option.
Sign in, select ‘Change Password Recovery Options,’ enter your cell phone number and click ‘Save‘. Next time you forget your password, enter your username on the password-assistance page, and Google will text you a recovery code. No need to check another email account or even leave the page.
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59 Comments
Phi Huong says:10 July, 2009, 13:58
Why not supporting this service(recovering password) for Vietnamese users? I could not find Vietnam in the box “country”.
Thanks.- Viral Patel says:
10 July, 2009, 14:33
May be Google have not yet collaborated with service providers in Vietnam. They should do it fast. :)
- Dharma Teja says:
10 July, 2009, 18:33
I lost my password i don’t remember any security quetions so please send my pass word to dis tempary mailID [emailprotected]
thanks you.
- Viral Patel says:
10 July, 2009, 19:31
Hi Dharma, Which account you talking about?
- Viral Patel says:
13 July, 2009, 16:53
I think people are taking this in wrong way. Please read the article properly. I have not written that I can recover the password and send you the details via SMS. Lot of people have asked me to recover their password!!
Again, please read the article properly before commenting. - venkatesh says:
13 July, 2009, 18:00
i forgot gmail username& password.
- levias mathonsi says:
1 August, 2009, 2:47
i can not retrive my password
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30 March, 2016, 8:38
I need help
- sainge says:
28 April, 2010, 18:12
hi ya Admin…
my gf lost his gtalk account ,
one of her friend steal this from her n how can i get back now?
plz let me know …
if u can ..plz contact my mail…. [emailprotected] - Neha says:
30 January, 2012, 9:53
Sir,Im a girl n love some one very much,when Im in a relatioship I send him mail & now he blackmail me from this mail.I want to delete my mails from his id pls help me sir.if u can help me pls cont me on my mail id – <removed>
- hardip says:
14 February, 2012, 18:28
how can i reset my password even if i haven’t change password recovery option and also have no answer of security question…???
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4 February, 2013, 17:10
Re-did my software and now my email doesn’t wanna access
- nitin katoch says:
22 February, 2013, 13:09
i 4get my gmailpassword and security question pl. send me my password
- saddam kher says:
16 March, 2013, 19:04
i have forgot my gmail password,plzzz some one help me
- Jonathan says:
4 May, 2013, 2:57
HI vp,i forgot my password on my gmail account could you help me plzzzz.
- dilip says:
28 May, 2013, 18:57
i know my recovery mail id but my mobile number is not available , it is possible for myself to access my account but not able to enter in to it , i need help
- Ashok Mali says:
15 June, 2013, 19:00
i forgot my password on my gmail account could you help me
- nisha says:
23 July, 2013, 17:15
i am forget my password.
- samphri inghi says:
8 August, 2013, 23:24
i forget my gmail password…….please help me
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31 August, 2013, 2:01
I don’t know my password or security questions… What do/can I do?
- vashram chaudhari says:
4 September, 2013, 15:00
I FOR FORGET MY GMAIL PASSWORD PLZ HELP ME
- maliekah says:
3 October, 2013, 5:37
please help i really need a retrieve my gmail password urgent information that i need please please help desprate
- avinash says:
14 November, 2013, 0:08
hi sir I forget my gmail password I tried so many options …my problem is I changed my phone number so I can’t access my password you sent that old number..help me plz
- Bilal kundi says:
13 December, 2013, 16:04
hi sir I forget my gmail password I tried so many options ., I have my cell number but not remember my passward,,, plz help me plz……
- hemant kumar says:
26 December, 2013, 18:04
i have a gmail account but i am not able to log in because i have forgot my password plz tell me what have i should to do………..? i had activated 2 step verification at [emailprotected] but i tried so much but don’t able to log me in
- Muhammad akhtar says:
29 January, 2014, 13:42
Please help me
- fazi says:
28 May, 2014, 20:16
I 4got ma password and cant answer some of the recovery questions pls help
- uday kumar says:
23 June, 2014, 8:54
plese help me in recovering my gmail pasword send it to my mobile
- parveen sharma says:
1 August, 2014, 15:33
I 4got ma password and cant answer some of the recovery questions pls help
- malinda says:
13 August, 2014, 15:18
I lost my blackberry is passwrd will you please get that and sent that to mt 0746641435
- jose says:
3 October, 2014, 3:18
Plz send me the text
(Video) Gmail password recovery via sms ? learn here - prudance says:
23 October, 2014, 11:32
Hi.pls cent me de code I forget my password
- Julie jacobs says:
1 January, 2015, 11:26
I forgot my password on my gmail account and i have provided my cell phone number with my account setting but google is not giving sending a sms code to as an option. What do i do? How can i retrieve my forgotten password?
- kiran kale says:
24 January, 2015, 16:35
plzzz i forgot my password plzzz need a help i dont no ans 5 stage plz bc my fb lock sir plz help
- samuel rantwane leepile says:
2 February, 2015, 18:17
4gotten password nd my facebook is blogged because of dat pls help
- brinda says:
22 February, 2015, 11:41
the recovery phone number showing is not mine. please reply me , how to restore my account?
- dr shahzad says:
9 July, 2015, 14:10
google is very good
- vivek says:
23 July, 2015, 10:59
Sir i did create an account of gmail. Sir i never changed that password. I used only password. And now i forgot that. I have no answer of any recovery questuon. I have only my registered mobile number.
Can i get my password with this only.
And how sir?
Plz help me. Its very importnt for me
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27 July, 2015, 19:09
I dont remember my password kindly help me
- David` says:
17 August, 2015, 14:22
The gmail customers who are facing technical issues in accessing their account such as forgot password,forgot email id ,forgot security question and any other kind of technical issues related to gmail account .They can resolve their issues by getting in touch with gmail technician at Gmail Tech Support Number 1-844-780-6751
- David` says:
17 August, 2015, 14:24
Contact at Gmail Technical Support Number 1-844-780-6751 to recover their password online .
- Josh says:
13 September, 2015, 13:40
it does not support the updated google account recovery settings. i cannot find the recover account through phone #.
- Xayyib Mahammad says:
28 September, 2015, 1:03
sorry ,very complex to pass word
(Video) How to Recover Gmail Account without Verification Code? - 2021 | 100% Working - gurpreetbrar says:
27 October, 2015, 17:50
i have forget my gmail password pls send me code
- shaik rashida says:
16 November, 2015, 10:05
i didnt get any help
- Julia Rabie says:
4 January, 2016, 23:56
I see tht many peeps lost their psword. I also dnt knw mine and i need tht account urgently. I am working as a caregiver nd im still attending school 2finish my matric. I cnt change to another account nw bcaz i hav already gav my account details to the department of education. I will loose evrythng if i change now. I did try an alternative account nd they sed no, i hav to get my old account. Otherwise i cnt gt in the matric axams .plz i truly need tht account. I wld b very grateful for your help. Thnk u in advance.
- Srijani Bera says:
15 January, 2016, 19:25
Hi sir m Srijani!. I can remember neither my gmail password nor any security Q. I need to get back dis urgently fr my educational purpose. Can i get a code to d no dat i gave to open my gmail id?
- karan says:
28 January, 2016, 19:46
what is the code?
- Avinash Kale says:
30 January, 2016, 15:49
hi
plz help
i cant use gmail account - johann says:
1 May, 2016, 0:00
Hoe de moer reset ek my rekenings wagwoord deurmiddel van sms..? Want Google moet asb net fokin wakker skrik en hulle aanwysings uit sorteer.
Help asb eks technologies gestrem ( Helemal Gevok).
Baie danki. .
Stuur groete en liefde vir Fluffy… - Arnold Mohale says:
24 May, 2016, 0:08
Hi Please help, i forget my password for my Gmail account, and i have very important information on it i dont want to open or creat a new one, can you please help me urgently, or even send me the resert code for my password on my cell phone number please.
- zakariya mm says:
30 May, 2016, 7:11
I love google
- Renee williams says:
1 September, 2016, 11:51
I forgot my password for my gmail account and I no longer have the phone number registered to my account could you please send me a new password to this number 1 479 573 4212
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FAQs
How can I recover my Gmail password through SMS? ›
To turn this on for your account, just sign in, select 'Change Password Recovery Options,' enter your cell phone number and click 'Save. ' Next time you forget your password, enter your username on the password-assistance page, and Google will text you a recovery code.
How can I recover my Gmail password by mobile number? ›- Go to Gmail and enter your Gmail address. Then Click on “Forgot password”.
- Select recover account by phone then select “Text”
- Wait for the Text (SMS) with the code to arrive.
- Press the Next button.
- Enter a long, new password.
- Done! you can now access your gmail back.
- Go to the Google Account Recovery page or visit this link.
- Enter your Gmail ID or username.
- Click on Next.
- The next screen will show you three options 一 Enter your password, Get verification email on recovery email, and Try another way to sign in.
- Stay signed in to your Google Account on your Android phone for at least 7 days. ...
- Add a recovery phone number to your Google Account and wait at least 7 days. ...
- Add a security key to your Google Account if you turned on 2-Step Verification and wait at least 7 days.
You may still be able to restore access to your account by manually verifying your identity. Enter your email address and click Continue. If you are asked to enter the last password you remember, click I don't know. Click Verify your identity which is located under all of the other options.
Can you bypass phone verification Gmail? ›Here's how: On an Android: Follow the on-screen instructions to create your email address and password. Once the password is set, scroll down and tap More options, tap Do not add my phone number, and then tap Done.
How do I verify my Google Account if my phone is broken? ›If you've lost access to your primary phone, you can verify it's you with: Another phone signed in to your Google Account. Another phone number you've added in the 2-Step Verification section of your Google Account. A backup code you previously saved.
What is the easiest way to recover a Google Account? ›Enter an email connected to your account
A recovery email address helps you get back in and is where we send you security notifications. An alternate email address is one you can use to sign in. A contact email address is where you get information about most Google services you use.
- To get directly speak, just open any suitable web browser.
- Type support.google.com and hit enter button.
- After visiting the Google support page, just sign in to your account via email or mobile and password.
- Now, choose 'Gmail' from the list.
- After then, choose to contact us.
- Open your Gmail account on your device and click on Google Account.
- Now, click on the security icon.
- Under the signing in to Google, click on 2-step verification option.
- After that you should look for the Backup codes.
- Click on setup or show codes, now you can download your codes.
How can I unlock my Gmail account without phone number? ›
- Go to Google Recovery Account.
- Enter Your Email.
- Select 'Try another way to sign in'
- Click on 'Try another way'
- Click on 'Try another way' Again.
- Wait for Next 48 Hours.
- Check Your Email for the Recovery Link.
Google says that it will continue to automatically enroll users in 2FA in 2022, but the company encourages users not to wait and enable 2FA themselves. If you're unfamiliar with 2FA, we recently highlighted Google Authenticator, which is a popular 2FA option that uses time-based one-time passwords (TOTP).
Is there a phone number for Google to recover my account? ›For your security, you can't call Google for help to sign into your account. We don't work with any service that claims to provide account or password support.
How do I contact Google to verify my account? ›Sign in to your email to verify your account
While you're creating your account, you'll get an email from Google. Open the email and find the verification code. To finish creating your account, enter the verification code when prompted.
By Phone Number: You can also call at Google customer support number 1-866-2-Google (1-866-246-6453) or 1-888-570-1575 and directly connect the customer service team at Google.
How can I recover my Google Account without password and security question? ›First thing you need to do is visit the Google Account Recovery page. When there, enter your email address and click “Continue”. Click “I don't know” option for the password and choose the “Verify your identity” option, which is a really small link under all other available options.
How do I access my Google email without verification? ›- Find a Device Where You are Already Logged in. This might not be a possibility for many people. ...
- Try Logging in on a Trusted Device. ...
- Try Logging in on a Familiar Wi-Fi Network. ...
- Get Help from Google.
- Go to Google Recovery Account. Go to Google Recovery Account. ...
- Enter Your Email. ...
- Select 'Try another way to sign in' ...
- Click on 'Try another way' ...
- Click on 'Try another way' Again. ...
- Wait for Next 48 Hours. ...
- Check Your Email for the Recovery Link.
When you're setting up a Google Account with a non-Google email, we'll send a verification code to the email address you used to create the account. If you don't verify your address, you won't be able to create a Google Account.
Can I call Google to recover my account? ›For your security, you can't call Google for help to sign into your account. We don't work with any service that claims to provide account or password support. Do not give out your passwords or verification codes.
What is Google SMS verification? ›
If you use 2-Step Verification, you've elected to get a verification code by text when you sign in. This code adds an extra layer of security to your account. Learn more about 2-Step Verification. You're creating an account, and we want to make sure you're not a robot.