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How do I find a lost password for my Gmail account?

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Try using the passwords you most commonly use. If that doesn't work, you can alert Gmail and they will send you recovery instructions, either to your phone or your alternate email address. If you do not have one set up, your account is probably lost, but you can try contacting Gmail's tech support and see if they can help you.

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How can I remember my Instagram password?

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You could write it down on a piece of paper and keep that paper in a secure place so even if you do forget, you will always have it available.

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How can I unlock my computer if I've forgotten the password?

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First download Windows Password Rescue for Google. Copy it to a pen drive, and while turning it on, press tab.

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What should I do if I am on a site that didn't have me enter an email for my account, so I have no way to change it?

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Contact the service provider. On some sites, however, a username (as opposed to an email address) can be used to sign into an account.

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How do I memorize my password?

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You can memorize your password by creating a text file on your computer, and saving it to your desktop to check it.

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What happens if I forgot and didn't tell anybody?

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Follow the steps above. It is generally recommended that you do not share your password with others - even close friends and family.

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I forgot my password on my phone. What can I do?

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Take your phone back to where you got it to reset the password.

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What do I do if I forgot my account password and need an email to reset it, but none of my email addresses seem to be correct?

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Its possible that you have not given an email with this account. If so you may try and contact the company, however, it is highly unlikely that they will give you access again.

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I forgot my restrictions password, but I don't want to delete everything on my iPad. What do I do?

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Unfortunately, one of your only options is to erase and restart your iPad.

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If you have a phone that is locked with a password, how do you unlock it?

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If it is your phone, use your e-mail to get a new one, or unlock it by tapping the "forgot password" icon.

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What if my reset password email never shows up?

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First, check your junk mail folder; it's possible that the message was incorrectly flagged as junk. If the email still isn't there, contact the website directly and let them know that their emails aren't coming through to your assigned email address.

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I forgot my Chrome Book password. What should I do?

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Take it to a repair shop to retrieve the password.

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What should I do to gain access to my iPhone if I've forgotten the password?

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Unfortunately, there's not much you can do, besides wiping the phone and starting over. However, apps and other downloads made through the App Store should still be associated with your Apple account, and should be available to download once more after you've restored the phone.

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What do I do if I forgot my iCloud password?

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Go to icloud.com and select "Forgot Apple ID or password," then follow the steps to recover your account.

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I forgot my password on Steam. I tried to reset it but it told me to try later. What should I do?

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Try to remember it. Clear your mind, or if you noted down your password somewhere, try and find it.

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I have forgotten my password how can I retrieve my points without it?

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Usually there is an option to reset a password. Search for a link saying "forgot password" and follow as instructed.

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