If you’ve ever lost your phone, or had it stolen, you know the panic that sets in when you can’t access your email, contacts, or other important files. One way to help mitigate this is to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your email account. This requires you to type in a code that’s sent to your phone, in addition to your username and password, in order to log in.
But what if you don’t have your phone with you? Or …
It’s not unusual to find yourself locked out of your Gmail account. Maybe you’ve forgotten your password or maybe someone else has access to your account and has changed the password. In either case, you’ll need your account’s backup code to regain access.
Your backup code is a randomly generated code that’s stored in your Google account. You can find it by opening your account settings and clicking on “Create a new backup code.” The code will be displayed on …
