Google is rolling out a new Recovery Contact feature designed to help you regain access to your Google account if you ever get locked out. Whether you’ve forgotten your password, lost your phone, or ...

If you have ever lost access to your Gmail account – which essentially means you can't log in to your Google Account for other services you might use — you know how distressing the situation is.

You can turn to trusted contacts to recover your Google account. You can also sign in to a new phone just by using your number. Google Messages will alert you to spam and keep your texts private.

Anyone who's ever had their Google account hacked can tell you what a pain it is to recover. You'll spend hours or even days on it, and recovery isn't guaranteed, no matter what you do. On Wednesday, ...

Losing access to your Google account can feel like losing your digital life. To make recovery easier and safer, Google has introduced a new feature called Recovery Contacts, part of its broader ...

Google has rolled out a series of new privacy and security updates to make it easier for users to recover their accounts and stay protected from scams. The latest improvements span Android and Google ...

Google is expanding its security options with a social component. Trusted contacts can now assist with account recovery without gaining access to user data. Google has unveiled a new account recovery ...

Google is rolling out two new ways to recover your account after you lose access. “Recovery Contacts” lets you pick trusted friends and family to verify your identity. Users will soon be able to use ...

When you can’t sign in to your Google account, try Google’s account recovery process to attempt to regain access. Image: Andy Wolber/TechRepublic When you can’t sign in to your Google account, your ...