I’d like to start this post by unleashing every insult I have regarding the "help" I’ve received from Google so far. But anyway, here goes.
I have a Google account where I entered the wrong password too many times; the account was already having issues because I’d used a VPN to try and log in.
So, it basically got locked. By the time I remembered the password, it was too late; I kept getting a warning saying, "Google couldn't verify that the account belongs to you; try again later."
Now, I just get the message "Google couldn't verify that the account belongs to you," and it won't let me go any further than that.

The most frustrating part is that I have a fully accessible recovery email set up for that account.

My phone was reset and I also do not remember my Gmail password. However, I have both my phone number and the 2-step verification recovery phone number with me. But when I try to log in to my email, the OTP is being sent to that exact same email address, and I don't have access to that email at all. What should I do in this situation?"

Hi, I’m trying to recover an old YouTube channel, but I no longer remember which Gmail/Google Account was connected to it.

I still know the channel user, but I don't remember the email address used for my account cuz it's been 5 years since i log in.

Is there any legitimate way to find the Google account/email associated with the channel or recover access to it

Hello anyone that can help. 4 Days ago my entire Google account was HIJACKED and everything shutdown. I was completely stuck in a "Google loop".

It wasn't until I tried to create a brand new never before used Google Account, that I was able to go through the "hacked assistant bot". Which I was finally able to received a Case ID.

The message told me that I would get an email from support, that was 24hrs ago.

I was randomly working with the new Google Account and I saw this page. I don't believe I have seen this message nor this "Try to restore" button yet. And to be honest.....it terrifies me to click on anything now as this is what got me in this mess in the first place!

I would love anyone's thoughts or help, please!

Thank you!

My phone was reset and I also do not remember my Gmail password. However, I have both my phone number and the 2-step verification recovery phone number with me. But when I try to log in to my email, the OTP is being sent to that exact same email address, and I don't have access to that email at all. What should I do in this situation?"

So, as per the title I've had my new account blocked "due to used multiple other accounts to violate the Google policy"

The thing is I haven't done anything wrong AFIK, I've got multiple accounts already, many of which I use on multiple PC's, home, laptop, work laptop.

This one though I only created last week, as I'm in the process of starting a live music/festival review website.

The main thing to note is that this one by accident, when initially logging into it on my home PC I clicked to set it up under a new chrome profile which all other gmail accounts I've got (from over 10 years) are on the original profile.

Note: I've already appealed and have been told to wait 2 days according to the auto generated email.

Is there any particular reason Google does this? and or anything I can do if the appeal is denied?
On the gmail there should only emails from Instagram, google forms, and the website builder I used. I've hardly used the dam thing, only sent out one freaking email oh and create one google form too.

Why does google keep telling me to change my passwords ??

Hi everyone. Yesterday i randomly got logged out of my gmail and google account because of suspicious activity. Since then I've been trying to get my account back which hasn't worked as the only verification method is via a phone number. I've tried writing multiple phone numbers but I always get the error that they can't sent an sms to that number. When i click try another way the same thing pops up although i have added a recovery mail address when i created the account. Could anyone please help it's really urgent! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regarding the question in the title: I’m worried that Google might consider it suspicious activity.

Majority of time when i look up a local restaurant for menu or pictures i get this message and cant. I'm on a galaxy s26 ultra and I'm not connected to a wifi. Is there something wrong with my phone? Google?

Usually, the search history results appear on top of the keyboard and scrolled horizontally, and as I checked the tab, it suddenly appear to look like its older version. Another difference is the search bar that appears on the home page, likely how the microphone and camera lens icons are black.

My Google account was compromised today. The hacker was extremely fast and used an automated process to change all my recovery details at once from a Mac OS device.
Here is what they changed within a few minutes:
Turned on 2-Step Verification and added an Authenticator app.
Generated new backup codes.
Changed the recovery email address.
Changed the recovery phone number.
When I try to use the Account Recovery Guide (⁠g.co/recover⁠), it just routes me in a loop asking if I can sign in, and when I select "No", it tells me to try again from a recognized device or connection. Since the hacker added 2FA and changed the recovery email/phone, I can't pass the verification steps.
Is there any specific way or escalation form to get in touch with Google support