Use Gmail's "Recovery Contacts" feature to regain access to your Google account during an emergency. All you need to do is reach out to a trusted contact.

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N ext time you download an app from the Google Play Store, you might be asked to provide proof that you are over 18. Why?

Google’s new Recovery Contact feature lets a trusted friend help you regain access to your account if you get locked out.

A new recovery feature lets you choose trusted friends or family members to verify your identity if you're locked out of your Google account.

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