Access my email account when Google has locked it / Gmail

Problem

• How do I access my Gmail account when Google has locked my account?

Cause

• Google locked the account in response to user behavior that was determined to be unusual

Resolution

1. Wait up to 24 hours for Google to remove the lock
2. If you are still unable to access your email after 24 hours, contact IT Help by phone at 513-529-7900 or by live chat at MiamiOH.edu/ITChat for assistance
3. Provide the following information:
   • Your Miami email address
   • The time and date when the account was locked
   • Describe how you were you were using your email when Google locked the account
   • Your contact information

Notes

• Google provides up-to-date end-user instructions and support documentation for Google's Gmail web service
  • Browse the Google Gmail Help site for everything you want to know about using this popular web service
  • Check the Google Status Dashboard for the current performance status of this service 

User

• Miami University Community

System

• 10262: Google Mail (email e-mail)