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Hello Arkana Friends: Here’s how to Change your Gmail Recovery Email
Why change your recovery email?
Your Gmail recovery email is the email address you gave when you created your Gmail account. It is used to recover your account in case you forget your password or when your account gets compromised. You may need to change it if you no longer have access to the email, or you want to have a more secure email address.
How to change your recovery email on desktop
Step 1: Log in to your Gmail account.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of the page.
Step 3: Select ‘Settings’ from the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Click on the ‘Accounts and Import’ tab.
Step 5: In the ‘Change Account Settings’ section, click on ‘Change password recovery options’.
Step 6: Select ‘Add a recovery email address’.
Step 7: Enter the new email address and click on ‘Done’.
How to change your recovery email on mobile
Step 1: Open your Gmail app and log in.
Step 2: Tap on the ‘Menu’ icon at the top left corner of the page.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap on ‘Settings’.
Step 4: Tap on the account whose recovery email you want to change.
Step 5: Tap on ‘Manage your Google account’.
Step 6: Select ‘Personal info’ from the menu.
Step 7: Tap on ‘Email’ under the ‘Contact info’ section.
Step 8: Tap on the ‘Edit’ icon next to your recovery email.
Step 9: Enter the new email address and tap on ‘Save’.
What to do if you don’t remember your recovery email
If you don’t remember your recovery email, you can still recover your account by answering security questions, using your phone number, or your backup email. To do this, click on ‘Forgot password’ on Gmail sign-in page and follow the prompts.
Conclusion
Changing your Gmail recovery email is an important security measure. It ensures that you can recover your account even if you lose access to your primary email. Follow the steps outlined in this article to change your recovery email on both desktop and mobile devices. Stay safe!