How to change recovery mail in gmail

To change the recovery mail in Gmail, follow these steps:

Method 1: Change recovery email through Gmail settings

1. Sign in to your Gmail account.
2. Click on the gear icon () in the upper right corner of the page.
3. Select "See all settings" from the dropdown menu.
4. Scroll down to the "Accounts and Import" tab.
5. Click on "Change" next to "Recovery email".
6. Enter the new email address you want to use as your recovery email.
7. Click "Save Changes".

Method 2: Change recovery email through Google Account settings

1. Sign in to your Google Account (not Gmail) using the same email address and password.
2. Click on the "Security" tab.
3. Scroll down to the "Recovery email" section.
4. Click on "Edit" next to "Recovery email".
5. Enter the new email address you want to use as your recovery email.
6. Click "Save".

Note: You can only change your recovery email if you have access to your current recovery email or another email address associated with your Google Account.

Why is it important to change your recovery email?

Changing your recovery email is important because it allows you to recover your account if you forget your password or lose access to your account. If you don't have access to your recovery email, you may not be able to recover your account.

Tips:

• Make sure to update your recovery email regularly to ensure you can recover your account if needed.
• You can also add additional recovery methods, such as a phone number or a security question, to make it easier to recover your account.
• If you're having trouble changing your recovery email, you can contact Google Support for assistance.