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I got locked out of my Google account - here are 4 ways I fixed it

I got locked out of my Google account - here are 4 ways I fixed it

Update: 2025-11-09
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It might sound melodramatic, but getting locked out of a Google account can legitimately be one of the worst things that can happen to you. The severity depends on how many services you're using. If you're just using an account for Chrome or YouTube, it might not be a big deal -- but many people depend on Gmail for their work and personal lives, and losing access to Google Photos can rob you of irreplaceable memories. Some people have smart homes, wallets, passwords, and/or Android backups in the mix as well. Losing account control tends to be a major inconvenience at best -- at worst, it could leave you destitute, robbed of thousands of dollars.

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I got locked out of my Google account - here are 4 ways I fixed it

I got locked out of my Google account - here are 4 ways I fixed it

Roger Fingas