To get started, head to g.co/recover and enter your Gmail address. If possible, try the following to make recovery easier: Use a computer, phone, or tablet you've previously used to sign into your account. Use the same browser that you usually do, like Chrome or Safari.

Examples. For example, with Google Dashboard you can quickly and easily see some of the data associated with your Google Account. Check it out. With Download your data you can take a copy of your data out of many of our services.

Signing in to your Google Account is the best way to access and control privacy settings and personalize your Google experience. Sign in to adjust what information you make public and what data Google can use to give you better recommendations and faster results.

To access your Google Account security settings, go to myaccount.google.com. In the navigation panel, tap Security.