How to Update Your Android Account Recovery Information

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open your Google account settings

   Open the Settings app on your Android device. Scroll down and tap Google, then tap Manage your Google Account.

2. 30 sec

   Locate the security dashboard

   Swipe across the navigation tabs at the top of the screen. Select the Security tab to view your account protection status and recovery options.

3. 1 min

   Update your recovery phone number

   Scroll down to the 'Ways we can verify it's you' section. Tap Recovery phone, enter your password if prompted, and select the edit icon to input a new, accessible phone number.

   Note: Ensure this number can receive SMS messages for verification codes.
4. 1 min

   Update your recovery email address

   Return to the Security tab and select Recovery email. Provide a secondary email address that you monitor regularly and tap Save.

   Note: Avoid using the same email address that you are currently securing.
5. 30 sec

   Confirm the changes

   Once you have entered the new details, check your secondary email or phone for a verification code from Google. Enter the code in the prompt to finalize the update.