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Users locked out of Google accounts despite correct passwords
Original: Ask HN: Locked out of Google despite knowing password and having email access
A Hacker News discussion is drawing attention to users who find themselves locked out of their Google accounts even when they know their password and still have access to their recovery email. Commenters are sharing similar experiences and questioning how Google's account recovery and security systems handle these cases, with the affected users often unable to reach effective support.
Why now: Account lockouts at Google affect many people and highlight frustration with opaque automated security and lack of human support.
Evidence
- Ask HN: Locked out of Google despite knowing password and having email access · coherenttemple · 7
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