With most people having a Gmail account today, the platform provides many convenient and secure ways for customers to log in and stay logged in via different devices.
How to Login to your Gmail
If you have signed out from your last entry in a Gmail account you can do the following:
- Open Gmail page.
- It will open up the login page seeking username and password.
- Enter your username and password.
- You can choose to check the box which saves your entry details.
- Click on Sign In and proceed to view your inbox.
In case you have Other Accounts
It is possible to have several accounts on Gmail. Hence, to log into a different account do the following:
- Open the Gmail page.
- You will find the default account username reflected on the login page.
- If you wish to log into another account click on the option to use another account.
- You will be redirected to another page where you can enter your email details.
- Once the details are entered click on Sign In and proceed to the inbox page.
If you do not remember your Username or Password
There are steps to follow if you do not remember your login details:
- Click on forgot username or password link provided on the Gmail sign-in page.
- Gmail redirects to an account recovery page.
- Here you need to type in the email or the phone number associated with your account.
- In case you have forgotten your username you can use your registered phone number to access your username.
- Gmail will send a verification link to your phone; once you click on it your account will be open for access.
- If you have provided an alternate email address you can choose to get a verification link to that account.
- Once you click on the link provided you will be redirected to your Gmail account.
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There are similar steps to follow if you do not remember your account password. Gmail will send across verification codes to your registered phone number or email address. After that, you can proceed to change your account password. Google asks users to use a combination of alphabets, numerals, and special characters to create a secure password.
Recovery information is vital for the security of one’s Gmail account. Hence, one should visit the Settings option and update their account recovery information by providing an updated alternate email and phone address.