Thus locking your account. You can access your locked Gmail account just by signing in using a different Google server. These servers do not any knowledge of cookies expiration and locking of your Google account hence can be used for login.
If you are already locked out of your Gmail account, like one of our writers recently was, the first thing to do is visit the Gmail help page that tells you what to do if you cannot access Gmail. From here, choose, “My account has been compromised” and you will be directed to the Gmail account recovery form.
This of course begs the inquiry “What to do if you’ve been locked out of your Google account?”
Note: If you’ve been locked out of a G Suite account, the only way to reset your password and gain back access is by contacting the Google Apps administrator for the domain. It’s easy to lose access to your Google account and there’s also little recourse to get it back because there’s no clear system or appeals process to navigate such a problem.
What does it mean when Google locks you out?
If there’s any unusual or suspicious activity on your Google account, it’ll lock you out so you can’t access any of its services. It may even suspend your account temporarily to protect it from abuse or fraud. There are some specific activities listed in Google Help Support that may result in blocked access to the service.
What happens if you forget your Google/Gmail password?
Losing access to your Google / Gmail account can be an incredibly frustrating and unhappy experience. When researching this article, I came across several accounts of people who had been locked out of their accounts after forgetting their passwords — and a few who had still not been able to get back in, even after several weeks.
How do I verify my Gmail account after a virus?
Type in your chosen recovery email address and click on “Verify.” Google will send a six-digit verification code to the email address you entered. Go to your email, copy the code, and go back to the recovery page to enter the code. (You have 24 hours before you have to get another code.).
Thankfully, Google allows you to recover your account information, but you’ll need some information like your email address, phone number, or the date you created your account.