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You can now set up trusted friends or family members as recovery contacts for your Google Account. If you ever get locked out—like forgetting your password or losing your device—you can ask one of these recovery contacts to help verify your identity.
When you reach out to them, you’ll send them a special verification code. They’ll receive a notification or email and, by confirming that code, they help you securely regain access to your account.
Importantly, your recovery contacts can vouch for your identity but never actually access your account or personal information. This adds an extra layer of dependable recovery, especially if you don’t have access to your usual device or phone number, making account recovery less stressful and more secure.
In short:
- Safer Links in Messages: Google Messages now warns and blocks you from suspicious links in spam texts.
- Key Verifier: Verify trusted contacts and encrypted chats in Google Messages using a QR code.
- Recovery Contacts: You can add trusted friends/family as recovery contacts to help regain account access.
- Sign In with Mobile Number: Set up a new Android device with just your phone number and previous device’s lock-screen code—no password needed.
- Be Scam Ready Game: An interactive game helps users learn to recognize scams through real-life scenarios.
- Expanded Scam Education: Google is increasing scam-prevention outreach, especially for youth and seniors, partnering with organizations and hosting workshops.
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