How to Reset Password in Gmail Using Email Verification

If case you forget your Gmail password, Google provides several options to recover it such as,  through an email verification, a text message on phone number associated with Gmail account and through an automated call.

In case, you are unable to use your phone or you don’t have any access to your mobile phone, you can reset your password using an email verification.

Steps to Reset Password Through Email Verification

Step 1: Go to gmail.com and select “Need help” option below the Sign In section.

 

Step 2: Choose “I don’t know my password” and type in the email address for which you want to reset the password and click on “Continue”.

 

Step 3: Enter the last password you remembered and click on “Continue” or simply click on “I don’t know” if you don’t remember the last password.

 

Step 4: In case you do not have any access to your phone then select “I can’t access my phone”.

 

Step 5: You will get a notification stating that email is sent to your alternate email address wherein the link is given through which you can reset password.

 

Step 6: You will receive an  email on your email address for resetting your password.

 

Step 7: Click on the activation link as shown in the image.

 

Step 8: You have to enter your new password and click on “Reset Password”.

 

Step 9: You have now successfully reset your password. To check your personal details click on “Review my recovery info”.