The notification will ask you if it is you trying to change the password. (Express Photo)Īlternatively, if your Google account is linked to a phone, you may see a notification on the phone instead of a security question to verify your identity. Proceed by entering the verification code you received on your mobile number to change your password. Answer your preset security questions and follow the instructions to change your password and recover your account. Step 3: Google will now begin asking you security questions to verify that it is you trying to recover the account, and not someone else. First, enter your email ID, followed by the last password you remember. If not, choose the ‘Try another way’ option on the bottom left.
If you do remember a previous password, enter it here and follow the rest of the instructions. Step 2: Google will now ask you for any previous password that you remember.
