How to change recovery email in gmail in android

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How to change recovery email in gmail in android

Enter the email address or phone number you use to sign in to Google.

This can be your Gmail address, your Google Workspace email address, your recovery phone number, or another email address or phone number associated with your account.

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Set a recovery email address and phone number so we can reach you in case we detect unusual activity in your Google Account or you accidentally get locked out. Learn more

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Follow the below-given steps to add or change a Gmail recovery phone number using android, iPhone and computer.

How to change recovery email in gmail in android

Steps you can follow to add or change a recovery phone for Gmail | Representational image

By India Today Web Desk: Gmail, developed by Google, is a well-known platform for sending e-mails. If you are a Gmail user, you should add your phone number to your Google account so that you may recover your account if you lose access to it.

For those who don't know, a recovery phone number helps you to reset your password, if you forget your password or you're locked out of your account for another reason. Mostly, people add a phone number for security notification delivery.

Hence, to make sure that you can get back into your Google account if you ever can’t sign in, you can add recovery information.

Here is a step-by-step guide you can follow to add or change a recovery phone number for Gmail.

How to add or change a recovery phone number for Gmail using Android

Follow the below-given steps to add or change a recovery phone number for Gmail using an Android phone or tablet:

Step 1: Open your device's Settings app next open Google>Manage your Google Account.

Step 2: At the top, tap Security.

Step 3: Under 'Ways we can verify it's you', tap Recovery phone. You might need to Sign in.

From here you can Add, a recovery phone.

You can even Change or Delete your phone by selecting Edit or Delete icon. You just have to follow the steps given on the screen.

How to add or change a recovery phone number for Gmail using iPhone

Follow the below-given steps to add or change a recovery phone number for Gmail using an iPhone or iPad.

Step 1: Open the Gmail app on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2: Next tap Menu icon.

Step 3: From the given options tap Settings>your account>Manage your Google Account.

Note: If you don't use Gmail, go to myaccount.google.com.

Step 4: At the top, tap Security.

Step 5: Under 'Ways we can verify it's you', tap Recovery phone.

Just like in Android, from here as well, you can Add a recovery phone, and Change or Delete your phone by selecting Edit or Delete icon. You just need to follow the instructions given on the screen.

How to add or change a recovery phone number for Gmail using computer

Steps you can follow to add or change a recovery phone number for Gmail using a computer.

Step 1: Open your Google Account.
Step 2: On the left navigation panel, click Personal info.
Step 3: On the Contact info section, click Add a recovery phone to help keep your account secure.
Step 4: Here you can add a recovery phone.

Note: If you want to change your recovery phone,next to your number, select Edit icon.

In case if you want to delete your recovery phone number, then next to your number, select Delete icon and follow the instructions given on the screen.

Important points

Keep in mind that deleting your recovery phone number doesn't delete it from being used for other Google services. Go to your account to manage your phone numbers.

According to Google support, you should use as a mobile phone number which you use regularly and keep with you as your recovery number.

(Source: Google Support)

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Jun 7, 2020

Can you change Gmail recovery email?

On the left navigation panel, click Personal info. Recovery email. You might need to sign in. Click on your recovery email address to edit.

Can I add two recovery email to my Gmail account?

For many people, their Gmail account is the only personal email address they use. However, if your lose access to your Google account or it becomes compromised, selecting a secondary email address can help you recover the account.

How can I recover my Gmail password without phone number and verification code?

How to Recover Gmail Password Without Phone Number or Recovery Email.
Go to the Google Account Recovery page or visit this link..
Enter your Gmail ID or username..
Click on Next..
The next screen will show you three options 一 Enter your password, Get verification email on recovery email, and Try another way to sign in..

How do I change my recovery email on Google admin?

Add or update a recovery email address or phone number.
Sign in to your Google Admin console. Sign in using your administrator account (does not end in @gmail.com)..
In the Admin console, go to Menu Directory. Users..
Click the user Security. Recovery information..
Enter a recovery email address and phone number. click Save..