How Can I Recover My Old Google Account

by Sara Hill Expert Needs Information World

What are the recovery steps for an old Google account?

All those people who wish to get back their old Google account must remember that the only way for doing this is through account recovery. Since Google doesn't put an account in hold for a long duration, hence recovery is the only viable choice users get. Once you complete the Google account recovery task, most probably you will get back your old account, unless you haven't crossed the permanent deletion time limit. Moreover, the steps you must follow for the old Google account recovery are as enlisted below.

· Visit the recovery web page of Google and enter your old account ID

· Then, enter any old account password you remember

· If not, then tap on the Try another way option

· Next, Google will ask to send a code in your linked number with old account

· Tap on SMS or Call option for receiving that code

· Hereafter, you have to enter the same code in the assigned field on recovery page

· Next, reset window opens once you submit the code

· Or in the previous step tap “I don’t have access to this number” to skip it

· On the next screen you will get recovery email option

· You just need tap send to receive a code from Google

· Then access your recovery email to copy the code

· Next, paste that code on the recovery page carefully

· Submit code for account verification and get moved to the password reset page

· Next you can successfully create a new password

· However, you can also skip recovery email option by tapping Try another way

· Then you have to choose the security question option

· Hereafter, give correct answer for your security question for account verification

· Next, you will be moved to a new window where you can reset your Google password

· Type a new password two times in the given boxes and tap save button

Well, this is quickest way to recover old Google account without any trouble. However, if somehow you are unsuccessful to recover your old Google account with the above explained procedure, you can contact a Google representative for further assistance.