How to Recover Gmail Password

Learning how to recover your Gmail password is a fairly simple process, for those who have taken the time to configure the recommendation methods requested by the account.

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Learn how to recover your Gmail password

Gmail is one of the largest email platforms used, so it's important that you have access to it when needed.

But if by chance, you lost your access and don't know how to recover your Gmail password, we'll teach you how to do it.

If you don't remember your password, you can also recover it, and it can be done either on your cell phone or on your computer.

By cell phone

Open the app and enter your email as you normally would, but unlike the usual path, click on “Forgot your password?”.

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On the next screen, click "Try another way." You'll be asked for your phone number. For this to work, you'll need to have two-step verification set up.

After adding your phone, you'll need to confirm the code you received. The second step of verification will be via email, so send the code to an email address you have access to and trust.

Once you've completed these steps, you'll be able to change your password and access your email again.

By computer

On a computer, the process is very similar, having to access the Gmail website and click on “I Forgot My Password”, so that the two-step verification recovery code can be created.

This means you can use not only Gmail again but also other services provided by Google.

How to create good passwords?

The secret to not losing your passwords and preventing them from being easily hacked may be more than one.

Strong and unique passwords

Creating a strong and unique password involves several factors, such as length. The longer it is, the harder it is to crack; many websites require a minimum of six digits and a maximum of 12.

Additionally, you'll need to vary the characters, and avoid obvious sequences like special dates or birthdays.

Take the time to create your password, and make sure you remember it and remember the pattern to avoid losing your account.

Two-factor authentication

Also known as 2FA, two-factor authentication is a widely used security method to add extra security to online accounts.

This second form of verification can be a code sent by SMS to your phone number, the answer to a specific question, a code by email or a code from an application such as Google Authenticator.

Password manager

And if you're the forgetful type, you can use a password manager to keep them all in one safe and organized place.

It can generate strong passwords with several different characters and long ones, in addition to facilitating the login, since most managers can be Google extensions, which makes them easier to use.

Now you know how to stay safe online and create great passwords for your accounts.

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