How to Add Recovery Number in Gmail

Posted by Jerry Matt on September 18th, 2018

Google has also introduced many ways for the security of its Gmail account. It is understood by the makers of Google as well that losing the information that is stored in the account is hectic and disappointing. Hence many ways were devised to protect the account. Linking mobile number with the Gmail is one of the many ways to keep the account safe and secured. If the mobile number gets linked to account then, it would be easy to Recover account https //g.co/recover in case you forgot the password. It will also be easy to detect where and when was your Gmail account was logged in and many other benefits. To know how to add the recovery phone number you can follow the steps below.

• Open your browser and type for Gmail in the search bar available at the top of the page.
• The Gmail homepage opens up in front of you.
• Enter your username and continue.
• Now enter your password and log into your account.
• Gmail inbox opens up in front of you. Click on “Settings” icon available on the top right of the inbox.
• Select the “Settings” option and Google will redirect you to its settings page.
• On the top of the settings tab, click on “Accounts and Import” option to add the recovery phone number.
• Now click on “Change Password recovery Options” available at the top of the tab.
• Google will now redirect you to its recovery page to add the recovery options and other things.
• Click on “Add a recovery Phone” option available on the page and type your 10-digit mobile number and continue.
• Google will send the verification code to confirm the number and then your mobile number will be linked to your account. This will help you in recovering the Google account in case you forgot the password.

If the above steps were helpful to you then you can share your feedback and also provide your suggestions by contacting Support experts Google help at any time of the hour.