How to setup google account recovery details? Print

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How to add/edit the recovery email address and phone number?

Add a recovery email address

  1. Go to your Google Account.
  2. On the left navigation panel, click Personal info.
  3. Under "Contact info," click Email > Recovery email. You might need to sign in.
  4. Follow the steps on the screen.

Change a recovery email address

  1. Go to your Google Account.
  2. On the left navigation panel, click Personal info.
  3. Under "Contact info," click Email >  Recovery email. You might need to sign in.
  4. Click on your recovery email address to edit.


Add a recovery phone number

  1. Go to your Google Account.
  2. On the left navigation panel, click Personal info.
  3. Under "Contact info," click Add a recovery phone to help keep your account secure.
  4. Follow the steps on the screen.

Change a recovery phone number

  1. Go to your Google Account.
  2. On the left navigation panel, click Personal info.
  3. Under "Contact info," click Phone > Phone number.
    • Change your recovery phone: Next to your number, click Edit.
    • Delete your recovery phone: Next to your number, click Delete.
  4. Follow the steps on the screen.

Tip: If you delete your recovery phone number, it may still be used for other Google services. To manage your phone numbers, go to your account.

 

Reference: Google Knowledgebase


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