How to recover Google Account without 2-Step Verification code?
If you are unable to receive verification codes due to your Google account access having been blocked with 2-Step Verification, here's what to do to regain the access;
1. Using the Backup Codes
If you have created backup codes for 2-Step Verification previously, you can regain access by using one of them.
Visit the Google Login Page, enter your email and password, and on your entering the code that it requests, use "use a backup code";
2. Recovery using Trusted Devices
If you have a device that is currently signed into your account, you may turn off 2-Step Verification from that device.
Go to Google Account Security Settings from that device, click on 2-Step Verification, and update or disable.
3. Account Recovery Form
Visit the Google Account Recovery Page.
Try to give as much accurate information as possible:
The last password you remember
Recovery email or phone number
Approximate date of creating an account
Complete the prompts to identify yourself.
4. Contact Google Support (If the Account belongs to Business)
If you have a Google account linked with a business, contact Google Workspace support through the admin console to resolve your problem.
Prevention Tips
Ensure backup codes are not misplaced.
Add recovery email and phone number to your account.
Google Authenticator app as an alternative for 2-Step Verification.
If you wish to try to recover your account and regain access without 2-Step Verification, just follow these steps.
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