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.

Google is rolling out a new Recovery Contact feature designed to help you regain access to your Google account if you ever get locked out. Whether you’ve forgotten your password, lost your phone, or ...

To set up your recovery contacts, head to your Google account on the web, then click Security. This is the page where you can control access to your account, check the apps and devices you've linked ...