If you can't sign into Microsoft account after Password Reset, use an Alternate Sign-in Method, submit the Account Recovery ...

Have you ever thought about what you’d do if you ever forgot or lost your Windows password? (That is, besides cursing fate.) In the old days, you could usually get back into the PC through other ...

Google is introducing a new account recovery method called Recovery Contacts, which lets trusted friends or family members help you regain access to your personal account if you get locked out. This ...

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.

Update, Mar. 4, 2025: This story, originally published Mar. 3, now includes a statement from Google regarding the Gmail account recovery methods described in the article, as well as getting human help ...

If you need to reset your password, a code or password reset link will be sent to the recovery email or texted to the recovery phone number. Jim Rossman / TNS This week a reader asks about how to ...

1] Is two-factor authentication active on your account? Two-factor authentication is a security feature that adds layer of protection to help keep your account safe. However, it can sometimes become a ...

Two-factor authentication is an essential security setting for any online accounts you have. It protects your accounts from falling into the wrong hands and prevents unauthorized access. But if you ...

RoboForm’s setup process goes so quickly that you could set up your account without saving your recovery info—and that can be dangerous. If you go long enough without ever entering your master ...

Google is planning to delete inactive Google accounts, which includes Gmail, Photos and Drive services, this week. Ahead of the deadline there appears to be a bit of a scramble by users to get back ...

YouTube is adding a new AI tool that helps creators recover a hacked account. The new tool will initially be available to select creators but will eventually roll out to everyone. The new hacked ...

An Apple ID is essential for accessing Apple services. While it’s technically possible to use your Apple device without an Apple ID, you won’t be able to use key Apple services like the App Store, ...