Gmail's New "Recovery Contacts" Feature
Gmail's "Recovery Contacts" feature allows users to regain access to their Google account during an emergency by reaching out to a trusted contact.
Google users have been demanding this feature for many years, which enables trusted friends and family to help when they're locked out of their account.
The feature requires users to pick a trusted friend or family member ahead of time to help them recover their account.
- Access to a recovery email and phone number is no longer necessary.
- Two-factor authentication on a device is not required.
Google saw this problem and added a "Recovery Contacts" feature to help users get their account back.
Author's summary: Gmail's new feature helps users regain account access.