Use Gmail's "Recovery Contacts" feature to regain access to your Google account during an emergency. All you need to do is reach out to a trusted contact.

Fifteen gigabytes of free storage may sound like a lot when you make a Gmail account but it gets filled up quickly. For starters, the 15GB isn't just used for email: It also includes the files you've ...

When I created my Gmail account in the 2000s, I didn't think I would ever fill up my inbox. That seemed especially true after Google increased the amount of free Gmail storage to 15GB in 2013. But ...

Update, Dec. 16, 2024: This story, originally published Dec. 14 now includes additional advice on how to securely recover a forgotten username and password to an inactive Gmail account to prevent ...

Google is planning to delete inactive Google accounts, which includes Gmail, Photos and Drive services, this week. Ahead of the deadline there appears to be a bit of a scramble by users to get back ...

Google recently rolled out passkeys for Gmail, which lets you log in using a smartphone or computer without typing in the actual password. It's a great way to improve Gmail security, but passkeys ...

Keep your account active by taking these steps. For any Google users who send and receive emails thanks to the software company's free Gmail service, it may be time to take stock of your account to ...

Remember that old Gmail account you set up to collect spam a long time ago? It could get caught in a Google security purge of epic proportions, starting today. Learn why and when it's happening – and ...

A major Gmail hack has leaked millions of accounts worldwide. From stolen passwords to safety steps. Here’s everything you ...

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