I answered the info.as to my knowledge,as its about 10yrs,+/- a couple of years when i set it up.If you haven't provided enough information then it will fail. Unfortunately nobody but Google knows what the pass threshold is, so you have to keep trying, entering more information each attempt, even partial or really old passwords will help.
The alternative is to create a new account, unfortunately.
Hi mate did Acc recov,choose i don,t know my password add phone number,but had to change number but didn't update the new number(forgot to)I assume you have tried below but if not:
The first thing you want to try is Google’s Account Recovery page. Choose the “I don’t know my password” option and enter your Gmail® address, click on Continue.
If you linked a phone number to your Gmail® account, you can request a verification code sent in a text message or you can answer security questions under “Verify your identity” section.
I had a similar situation with a Microsoft login a few years back. Even though I provided a new email address, I never got any responses. I assumed that it's for security, somehow, and only if you pass the threshold do they use that email address.I answered the info.as to my knowledge,as its about 10yrs,+/- a couple of years when i set it up.
Older password i did remember was a ex,gf.
Just thought the 5days i would get a reply with the out come seeing that's the email they sent to my new/temp address.
Ok Mate,thanks anyway..I had a similar situation with a Microsoft login a few years back. Even though I provided a new email address, I never got any responses. I assumed that it's for security, somehow, and only if you pass the threshold do they use that email address.
Just checked after seeing your reply.nothing but will add the link to address book mate..Have you checked spam email address folder for the reply for the secondary email account?
- Add noreply@google.com to your address book.
Good luck. When you get it sorted, set up your other email as your recovery address, your mobile number for 2-step authentication (pin codes texted to you) AND print off a set of single use reset backup codes.Ok Mate,thanks anyway..
Just checked after seeing your reply.nothing but will add the link to address book mate..
Will try acc recov again..
Cheers mate will do..Good luck. When you get it sorted, set up your other email as your recovery address, your mobile number for 2-step authentication (pin codes texted to you) AND print off a set of single use reset backup codes.
Cheers mate will try that..One more to try:
Open your Chrome browser and from the top right Chrome menu button, select Settings. Then select ‘passwords’ and select the view and manage password link. Long shot but may find it this way.
I don’t have google email myself so did not try this so it may be a loop which just takes you to verify your account but a long way around which you have already done. I have also seen that it can take 5 day’s to verify an account recovery.