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If my Gmail account has been hacked, what steps should I take?

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You should immediately use the "Forgot password" option to regain control and set a new password. This action helps to secure your account and prevent further unauthorized access.

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How do I reset my Gmail password if I haven't accessed my Gmail account in years?

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You can use a recovery email instead, or you can try to Contact Google to reset the password.

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I'm trying to reset my Gmail password using the phone I registered, but I'm not receiving a text message. The recovery form then asks for the account creation date, which I don't know. How can I successfully reset my password?

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To recover your account, navigate to Google's Account Recovery page and enter your Gmail address. Follow the prompts, providing as much accurate information as you can, even if you don't know the exact account creation date or don't receive a text message. Google will present alternative verification methods as needed.

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I changed my school password and when I hit "Forgot password" and typed in my old password, it said "Contact your Admin Domain for help." Who do I contact?

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Most likely your school has some faculty member devoted solely to handling IT issues. To find out who it is, ask a teacher, principal, or anyone in the administrative office to help you.

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What should I do if my password has been changed by someone else?

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You have been hacked, first, follow the instructions in the article above to reset your password, then you should enable 2 step verification to further secure you account, if you are unable to gain access to your account, then you will have to Contact Google .

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I tried all the options to recover my password but still Google says Google couldn't verify it's me. What should I do?

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You can try to Contact Google to see if they can help you reset your password.

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What should I do if I forgot my Google Play password?

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It should be the same as your Gmail account's password. Try using that. If it doesn't work, you can try contacting Google.

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What should I do if I no longer have the phone I used to set up my account?

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You can try to use your recovery email instead, and if that doesn't work, then you will have to Contact Google . Remember to change your recovery phone number once you get back into your account.

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I use a desktop computer and get my Gmail automatically. How can I recover my password?

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Check your browser's saved passwords; your Gmail password might be stored there. If it's not, follow the steps outlined in this article.

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What do I need to do if someone hacks my account and changes all the recovery questions?

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First, you should immediately Change Your Google Password , then you should set up 2 step verification for extra security, and that's it, your account should now be secure.

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How do I recover my Gmail password when I don't have the phone number I used when creating the ID?

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You can try to use a recovery email to reset you password. If you do not have a recovery email then you will have to Contact Google .

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I know my password and Gmail account name, but I still can't log in. What should I do?

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You might have been hacked. Immediately follow the directions in the article and then change your Google password. Consider setting up two-step verification in Gmail for extra security.

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How do I change my password if I don't have the same phone number I used to create it?

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Try a recovery email instead, or use one of the other methods to recover your account.

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I am trying to recover my Gmail password, but I don't remember the recovery email address I linked to my account. How can I proceed?

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You should try each of your known email addresses to see if one is recognized as the recovery email for your account.

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How do I cancel my Gmail account?

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wikiHow has an article called How to Delete a Google or Gmail Account , which should be able to help you.

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How can I recover my Gmail account if both my password and associated mobile number have been changed?

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To begin Gmail account recovery, go to the sign-in page and select "Forgot password." The system will guide you through verification steps, often offering alternative methods if your primary recovery number has been compromised.

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