I have forgotten the password or username for my Google account, or I'm unable to access my account for other reasons.How can I recover my account?(This Q&A is meant as a general description for all Google and Gmail username/password questions. See: Do we need a canonical I have forgotten my Google username and/or Password answer?)
How do I recover my Google account (or Gmail) password or username?
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I have forgotten my password, but my browser remembers itIf your browser rembembers your password (that is, the password field is automatically populated when you log in to your Google account, and you're able to log in), you should be able to retrieve your password through your browser's password manager.See the instructions for your browser:Google ChromeMozilla FirefoxMicrosoft Internet ExplorerOperaI have forgotten the password for my private Google (Gmail) accountVisit Google's Account Recovery page;Select the I don't know my password option;Follow the instructions shown.I have forgotten the username / email address for my private Google (Gmail) accountVisit Google's Account Recovery page;Select the I don't know my username option;Follow the instructions shown.In order to recover your Google username using this form, you must already have specified a recovery email address or recovery phone number.If you haven't specified any recovery information, you may still be able to find your username if you have fairly recently accessed your email account through a browser. Gmail displays your email address in the browser's title bar, so searching your browser's history for Inbox or Gmail might reveal your email address.I have forgotten the username / email address / password for my work Google account (Google Apps)If you have an account on the Google Apps for Business service, you may still use the method described above. If this proves unfruitful, contact the administrator for your domain, who will be able to reset your password and/or find your username.I have forgotten the admin username / email address for a Google Apps for Business account that I manageFirst, try the methods described above. If this is unsuccessful, you may still reset the admin password by domain verification.I have forgotten my username / email address / password, but I have a desktop / smart phone email client that still can fetch mail from my accountIf you have already set up an email client to fetch mail from your account, you might be able to extract the username / password from that client. Instructions on how to do that, will vary depending on which client you use. Here are links to instructions for some of the most common clients:Mac OS X MailOutlook ExpressEudora, FoxMail, The Bat!I have no access to my recovery email, phone, or any other optionYou may still be able to restore access to your account by manually verifying your identity.Go to the Google Account Recovery pageEnter your email address and click Continue. If you are asked to enter the last password you remember, click I don't know. Click Verify your identity which is located under all of the other options. (It is a small link.)You will then be asked a series of questions which you must answer to the best of your ability. If you can provide enough accurate information, you will get your account back.How do I prevent losing access to my account in the future?See How do I protect my Google/Gmail account?