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Gmail access from a new device
 

Okay, I m trying to setup my gmail accounts for my ebay and paypal on a so called "new device"

I can't login to my gmail now because google deemed my device new and they are asking old questions that I don't remember.
I did do the code to the recovery email and even then it won't let me sign in.

Anyone know of a solution? This is gonna be 10+ 10 year old accounts.

Re: Gmail access from a new device
 

Try using an APP to log into the gmail

Re: Gmail access from a new device
 

I have same situation for one limited paypal account over 180 days with 1000$+ inside. I remember gmail password but i don't remember my recovery mail. So when i try to login google detect my new device and ask my to put full recovery mail. No way to log in

Re: Gmail access from a new device
 

Happened to me on a few gmail accounts a few years back.
Luckily it was on accounts not linked to anything.
Taught me a valuable lesson about setting up my gmail accounts - I ALWAYS maintain the recovery email as a part of my lists ever since.

Re: Gmail access from a new device
 

can the app, set up the security stuff like 2 steps so I can use the account again normall?i

Re: Gmail access from a new device
 

If its too much of a hassle, just signup with a new email, and change the email on eBay and PayPal.

If you still need any emails, login from old device and forward those emails over to the new email.

All the best :thumb:

Re: Gmail access from a new device
 

No harm in giving it a go

Do you not have access to the eBay or PayPal itself?

Re: Gmail access from a new device
 

I do. I even have access to the emails through my mail app on my phone. It just won't let me login on the browser of that phone or other devices.

Re: Gmail access from a new device
 

Why not just change the email address then? Seems the easiest solution.

Re: Gmail access from a new device
 

It's leaning towards that now. And I'm activsting 2 step verification to make it easier

Re: Gmail access from a new device
 

Seems like the best solution :thumb: