> Of course, you'll probably have to jump some hoops to prove that you are you, but IMHO that's a reasonable compromise.
But how can I prove I own my email if I don't have the credentials / Google won't let me log in?
But how can I prove I own my email if I don't have the credentials / Google won't let me log in?
https://7c0h.com/blog/new/lost_gmail_ii.html
In short, you can send their Data Protection Office a letter demanding access to your data. In my case it took almost three months but they eventually relented and reset my password. I guess a lawyer could have gotten it done faster, but who knows.