How do I access my Gmail account without a phone number?

People tend to forget their Google account credentials once logged in to their devices. Forgetting a Gmail password is not a big deal if the account is in sync with the phone number or recovery email.

But, other ways should be applied if the user forgets the Gmail password without a recovery email and a phone number. In this guide, we will discuss different methods for Google account password change if failed.

Almost every individual uses a Gmail account. It is used to access many different platforms and sign in to multiple devices. Google usually recommends users use a phone number to link their Gmail accounts. But, even if you do not want to connect your phone number, there are ways to access the Google account.

Google understands the human tendency to forget passwords or use the wrong usernames to log in. Adding a phone number and a recovery email to your Gmail account is suggested for security and backup purposes. You can add a phone number after your Gmail account creation.

Nonetheless, if your phone number changes or you lose the phone, your Google account details aren’t updated yet. Fortunately, Google has offered many alternate ways to verify users’ identities. You can apply these ways to access your Gmail account without a phone number.

Different alternatives to access your Google account without a phone number

Yes, Google offers multiple account verification alternatives to its users if they forget their passwords. However, all these options may not be available to every type of account at all times. Depending on the users’ account characteristics and Two-Factor account verifications, they might vary. 

Many of the Google account verifications options require the initial configuration of the account. If you have not configured them, you cannot use them as alternatives to accessing your Gmail account without a phone number. At this point, Google has made it mandatory for users to enable the two-step verification for all accounts. 

So, the various Google account verification alternatives are as follows:

• Try the Google Account Recovery.
• If you have saved any 8-digit backup codes, use one of them.
• Enter a mobile number to get a verification code.

• Enter an email address to get the verification code.

• Use Google Authenticator App to receive a code.
• If your Google account is signed in to other devices like tablets or mobile phones, receive a security code on that device.
• Get an account confirmation link on a signed-in tablet or phone.

• Get a one-time security code in another signed-in device.
• If you have two-factor authentication enabled, you can use the hardware security key.

If you ever find it difficult to access your Google account on any device, these options might help you providing that the two-factor authentication is enabled.  

How can I recover my Google account password without a phone number and email?

The first thing that people do when they forget their Gmail password is to go for the “Forget Password” option. But, many Google account users don’t know that this option works only if the phone number or/and recovery email syncs with the Gmail account. 

If you have not provided any recovery email or phone number to your Google account details, the “Forget Password” method won’t work. However, you can recover your Gmail password without a phone number or/and recovery email. 

Use the “Forgot Password” option to recover your Gmail password without a phone number and a recovery email.

Step 1: Open Gmail in a web browser. Enter your email ID and click on the “Next” button.

Step 2: Since you don’t remember the password, hit the “Forgot Password” option. 

Step 3: Input the last Gmail password and hit the “Try another way” option. 

Step 4: On the next page, correctly answer your account’s security questions. If you repeatedly enter the wrong answer, it will block your account for some time.  

Step 5: You will be forwarded to a password reset page on the correct security answer. You can now enter your new Gmail password. Confirm the new password and log in to your Google account again.

This method will work out only if you have set up a security question during the generation f your Gmail account. It indeed helps with password recovery. 

Use Google Account Recovery to recover your Gmail password when there is no phone number or/and recovery email.

Step 1: Open the Google Account Recovery page. Enter your email address and hit the “Next” button.

Step 2: Select the “Try another way to sign in” section. You will then be directed to a page where you will get three login options. 

• Enter your password.
• Get a verification code.
• Try another way to sign in.

Step 3: Click on the third option – “Try another way to sign in.” 

Step 4: On the next page, again click on the “Try another way” option as you cannot go for the phone verification method. 

Step 5: After clicking on the “Yes” button, you will see a “Get a verification code” prompt. Since you do not have the code, again click on the “Try another way” option. 

Step 6: Finally, you will see the prompt where Google will ask you to wait for about 48 to 72 hours. After this duration, you will receive a password reset link on your Gmail ID. If your Google account is signed in to other devices, check the email for the link. If the recovery link is available, click on it and follow the instructions. 

The Gmail password recovery link remains active for seven days. So, if you want to reset a new Gmail password, make sure to do that within seven days of receiving the link.

These are the two most effective methods to recover your Gmail password without using a recovery email or a phone number. If these do not work, you can try other alternative methods. Google account password reset or account access may be difficult at times but not undoable.