Accounts · Action Guide

Set Up Google Account Recovery Before a Phone Is Lost

Short answer · G006

Set up and review Google Account recovery methods before the phone is lost. Recovery preparation is much easier before an account emergency.

Review recovery methods before they are needed.

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Open the Google Account security settings.

Review the recovery phone and recovery email.

Review available backup sign-in or recovery options on the account.

Do not store recovery codes or secrets in Next Time Home.

Done?

If you completed the steps above, this task can be checked off. Your family may still have other digital-safety gaps.

Purchase needed? No. This action is designed to be completed without buying a product.

Why this guidance appears

Sources & review

Action ID: G006
Primary source family: Google Account Help
Last reviewed: September 22, 2026

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