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We make signing in to Google and all your apps and services secure by default. With built-in tools and automatic protections, such as alerts when your Google Account is being accessed from a new device, we make it quick and simple to sign in safely. Google’s security settings are up to the mark, because of which you can completely rely on its processes and settings. If there is even a minor suspicious activity detected on your account, it will immediately ask you to verify your Gmail account and your identity. Moreover, Google has introduced many more secure verification options to prevent any hacking attempt, whenever there is a new login attempt into your Gmail account from an unusual device or location. It is because of these high-standard security protocols that you need to go through several steps of verification for every new Gmail login. In such a situation, you can easily affirm your identity by visiting the g.co/verifyaccount page. Though the verification process is for your own good, it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to go through it. If you receive a ‘Verify Gmail Account’ notification, it can be because someone is trying to barge into your account. So you need to be aware of such situations as well! Well, don’t worry, the following article will tell you when you will need to verify your Gmail account and what you can do to do so. Inside the Article:
Why and When do you Need to Verify your Gmail Account?Your Google account is crucial, as your Gmail account is linked to it. You all know how much we depend on Google’s services, which are accessible through Gmail’s email address, like Drive, Photos, etc. So, to help protect your privacy and prevent misuse of your account, you need to verify your Gmail account. Now, you might think, when would you need that? It is an important question because, if you get any Google verification code SMS or mail, you should know that if you are not doing anything that would require such verification, someone is trying to access your account without your permission. Therefore, listed below are some scenarios where you would require to verify your Gmail account:
Verifying the Email Address while Creating a new Google AccountWhen you create a new Gmail account, you are already set up for your Google Account. But what about when you are trying to create a new Google Account or signing up for Gmail using a non-Google email address? When you try to set up a Google Account or sign up for Gmail with a third-party email service domain name, you will need to verify your email address. To do so, Google will send you a verification code to the email address you are using to sign up for it. You will have to enter that code while setting up your Google or Gmail account. However, if you enter the code incorrectly or for any reason, you won’t be able to verify your email address, then you won’t be able to proceed with the process. Further, to make sure that your account is verified, you can visit your Google Account. If you weren’t able to verify the first time, you will see the message asking you to do it again. Also Read: Here’s How to Solve the ‘Cannot Verify Server Identity’ Error How can you Verify your Gmail Account to Recover it?Well, most commonly you will be asked to verify your Gmail account and your identity while recovering your account, so the process for doing so is listed below. However, the steps for verification remain almost the same in any other scenario that would require confirmation of your identity. To verify that it’s you who is trying to access your Gmail account, you can use your phone or security key or simply visit the g.co/verify page and do as directed. However, you need to make sure that the phone or security key you are using has been registered in your Google Account for at least 7 days. Using Recovery Phone Number to Recover your Gmail AccountIf you are required to verify your identity to recover your Gmail account, then here’s how you can use the recovery phone number to do so:
You can use the recovery phone number to verify your Gmail account under the following situations:
Using Security Key to Recover your Gmail AccountListed below are the steps that will help you to use your Security Key to verify your identity and recover your Gmail account:
You can visit the Google Account Help page to know more about Security Key. Other Options to Verify your IdentityIf the above two options are not available to you to verify your Gmail account, then you can use any one of the options listed below:
You can visit the Account Recovery page, select any of the above options to verify your identity, and follow some on-screen steps to complete the process. What to do When you don’t Receive Verification Text Messages or Call?While verifying your Gmail account, if you couldn’t find the verification code email in your inbox, then look for it in the Spam or other folders. The email will be titled “Your Google Support Inquiry”. Why is Gmail asking me to verify my account?To help protect you from abuse, we sometimes ask you to prove you're not a robot before you can create or sign in to your account. This extra confirmation by phone helps keep spammers to abuse our systems.
How do I log into Gmail without verification?Turn off 2-Step Verification. Open your Google Account.. In the "Security" section, select 2-Step Verification. You might need to sign in.. Select Turn off.. A pop-up window will appear to confirm that you want to turn off 2-Step Verification. Select Turn off.. How do I verify my Google profile?Simply search for your name or organization on Search and click or tap the prompt below the Knowledge Panel to begin the verification process. Once you're verified, you can suggest factual changes to information in your Knowledge Panel and suggest a featured image.
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