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How do you send a recovery email?

How do you send a recovery email?

Add or change a recovery email address

  1. Go to your Google Account.
  2. On the left navigation panel, click Personal info.
  3. On the Contact info section, click Email.
  4. From here, you can: Add a recovery email. Change or delete your recovery email: Next to your email, select Edit .
  5. Follow the steps on the screen.

What is a recovery email?

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.

How do I change my recovery email on Gmail?

Add or change a recovery email address

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open your device’s Settings app Google. Manage your Google Account.
  2. At the top, tap Security.
  3. Under “Ways we can verify it’s you,” tap Recovery email. You might need to sign in.
  4. From here, you can:
  5. Follow the steps on the screen.

How do I create a backup email on Gmail?

Add an alternate email address

  1. Open your Google Account. You might need to sign in.
  2. Select Personal info.
  3. Under “Contact info,” click Email.
  4. Next to “Alternate emails,” select Add alternate email or Add other email. You may need to sign in again.
  5. Enter an email address you own. Select Add.

How do I use recovery email for Gmail?

Click on the ‘Account’. Click on the ‘Security’ tab. In this section you will see your recovery email address with the option to ‘Edit’. To edit your recovery email address click on ‘Edit’ next to your current recovery email address.

How do I find my recovery email?

Click on your account name in the top right hand corner. Click on the ‘Account’. Click on the ‘Security’ tab. In this section you will see your recovery email address with the option to ‘Edit’.

Do I need a recovery email?

A recovery email helps you get back in to your account Update your account info – A recovery email address isn’t required, but it’s good to have one. Recover your account – If you forget your password, we’ll send a verification email to your recovery email.

What if I forgot my recovery email?

I have no access to my recovery email, phone, or any other option

  1. Go to the Google Account Recovery page.
  2. Enter your email address and click Continue.
  3. If you are asked to enter the last password you remember, click I don’t know.
  4. Click Verify your identity which is located under all of the other options.

How can I recover my old Gmail account without phone number and recovery email?

https://accounts.google.com/signin/recovery provides the only way to recover an account. You must read https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/7299973?hl=en and http://gmailaccountrecovery.blogspot.com/ before attempting recovery.

How can I tell who used my recovery email?

Go to Gmail and choose ‘add new account’ then press the ‘I forgot my email’ button. You’ll then be prompt to fill in your backup email or phone number. Then you’ll get a message with a list of all your email accounts associated with your backup info.