Google’s New ‘Recovery Contacts’: Unlock Lost Accounts

Google has introduced Recovery Contacts, a new way for users to regain access to a locked Google Account by asking trusted friends or family members to confirm their identity.

What Google Has Announced

Google says Recovery Contacts is “a new option that lets users choose trusted friends or family members to help if they ever get locked out of their Google Account.” It is designed for situations where standard recovery routes, such as SMS codes or a passkey on a lost phone, are not available. The feature is rolling out now and can be set up at g.co/recovery-contacts for eligible personal accounts.