user000X
Newbie
- Aug 5, 2018
- 18
- 7
Hey BHW,
The problem:
Would appreciate real experiences (not just "contact Google support" lol). This is my own account—nothing shady, just an old one I need back. It's important for me. Any input welcome — methods, success stories, or even "this is fucked, move on" reasons.
The problem is that I have forgotten my password, even though I have a two-step verification code linked to my recovery phone. When I entered the verification code, Gmail subsequently sent another verification code to the same Gmail address. However, I no longer have access to this Gmail account because I forgot the password, which makes it impossible for me to recover it.
The problem:
- Forgot the password on an old Gmail account.
- Recovery phone number is correctly linked with 2FA.
- I go through the recovery process, enter the verification code sent to my phone — that part works.
- Immediately after, Google sends another verification code to the Gmail address itself.
- Since I don't have password access, I can't log in to see that code. Classic catch-22.
- "Try another way" options.
- Different browsers/devices.
- Waiting a few days.
- Recovery form with whatever old details I remember.
Would appreciate real experiences (not just "contact Google support" lol). This is my own account—nothing shady, just an old one I need back. It's important for me. Any input welcome — methods, success stories, or even "this is fucked, move on" reasons.
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