How do I fix Gmail verification failed error?
Gmail verification is required by Google to protect users from unauthorised login. Sometimes, this verification step faces issues and shows “Failed Gmail verification”. This error is generally associated with two-factor authentication (2FA), logging in on a new device, or recovering the account after temporarily deleting the account from the device, either an Android or an iPhone. The following steps need to be followed to fix the error of failed Gmail verification:
It is easier and convenient to first of all check the login credentials, like ID and password entered are correct or not, such mistakes are common while typing/entering the details.
The first basic step to fix such problems is to check the internet connection before looking for the complex problems. Ensure that the Wi-Fi is working properly, and also check the mobile data connection. A weak internet connection, either from Wi-Fi or Mobile Data, can cause such problems.
Updated version of the app is required to pass security checks and work properly. You can easily update the Gmail app from the Google Play Store on an Android device and from the App Store on an iPhone.
Manually refreshing the system or Gmail is required sometimes. On an Android system, you can refresh Gmail by opening Gmail and swiping down from the inbox to trigger refresh sync, while on an iPhone, you can just pull the mailbox list for refreshing faster.
One other simpler way to correct a temporary glitch in the system is by rebooting or restarting the device. to do this an Android, you can hold the power button and restart the device, while on an iPhone, you can hold the power button and slide to power off and then turn the device back on.
There is some cache data that blocks Gmail from working properly, which should be cleared regularly. You can go to Settings and then open Apps, select Gmail, go to the storage, and select “Clear Cache”.
In case of repeated failure of two-step authentication, you can temporarily disable 2FA until the problem is fixed. Simply go to Google account > settings > security and then “turn off” 2-step verification. You can re-enable the 2FA after successful login to another device.
You can try to log in using other methods if the verification fails repeatedly. Instead of app verification, you can request for OTP for logging into your account. Google provides backup codes while signing up for the Gmail account, you can use those backup codes for login or add a secondary email for access to the verification code.
Removing and re-adding the Gmail account to your device creates fresh connections, deleting all the previous glitches. This could be done by opening Settings > Accounts > Google and then “remove account”. Then you can add your account again.
In case none of the above methods work, you can contact Google Support. Google support helps in account recovery, where you need to provide details like recovery email, phone number, etc.
Preventing Future Gmail Verification Errors