If you have ever lost access to your Gmail account – which essentially means you can't log in to your Google Account for other services you might use — you know how distressing the situation is.

Your Google account hacked can create chaos, affecting Gmail, Drive, YouTube, and even linked services like banking apps or streaming platforms. Unauthorized access ...

You can turn to trusted contacts to recover your Google account. You can also sign in to a new phone just by using your number. Google Messages will alert you to spam and keep your texts private.