6 ways to Recover your Gmail Password

We all have a lot of passwords to keep track of these days, and few are as important as your Gmail password. If you've forgotten your Gmail password, Google provides several options for recovering it. If you've associated a phone number or alternate email address with your account, Google can quickly reset your password for you. If you don't have alternates, Google can attempt to verify your identity and recover your account.
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Method One of Three:
Using the Account Recovery Page
1
Visit the Google Account Recovery page.If you can't remember your password, and you have a phone number or alternate email address associated with your account, Google can send you a link to a password reset page. If you don't have either of these associated with your account, see the next method.
*.Visit google.com/accounts /recovery/to start the process.
*.Alternatively, load the Gmail page and click the "Need help?" link underneath the login box.
2
Select "I don't know my password".Enter the Google account email that you are trying to recover. If you can't remember your username, select that option instead. Click the "Continue" button.
3
Click "I don't know" or enter your last known password.Entering your last known password can help the recovery process, but isn't required to retrieve your account.
4
Choose your recovery option.You can either have your recovery details sent to your alternate email address or to your mobile phone. You will need to have set these for your account in order to be able to use them.
*.If you choose to receive recovery information sent to your phone, you can either receive it via automated call or SMS.
*.If you don't have recovery information associated with your account, you will be taken to the account retrieval survey.
5
Enter your verification information.If you selected to receive a verification code over the phone, you will be prompted to enter it. If you had a recovery email sent to your alternate account, click the link in the email you receive.
6
Create a new password.After entering the code or clicking the link, you will be prompted to create a new Google password. Enter it in twice to confirm it. Click the "Reset Password" button to continue.
*.See this guidefor creating a strong, but memorable password.