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bucolic_frolic

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2. Yes, tried that several times. It tells me someone else already owns that account.

Reply to radical noodle (Reply #1)

Tue Jan 9, 2024, 08:36 AM

Jan 2024

I finally got logged into my original account by deleting all cookies. But I have no idea why the second account needed to be created, how to delete it, or what prompted all this security BS today.

I swear, I am leaving Google for good. I can't stand it anymore.

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Gmail account help [View all] bucolic_frolic Jan 2024 OP

I suppose you've tried this but... radical noodle Jan 2024 #1

Yes, tried that several times. It tells me someone else already owns that account. bucolic_frolic Jan 2024 #2

So glad to hear you got in radical noodle Jan 2024 #3

My gmail has been inoperative for over a year. jpak Jan 2024 #4

I just wish there were Total Delete buttons bucolic_frolic Jan 2024 #7

👇👇👇👁️👁️ Goonch Jan 2024 #5

Don't put anything in Gmail is a good idea too bucolic_frolic Jan 2024 #6

You could always get a real email provider. Cost a few dollars a month but worth every penny. Wonder Why Jan 2024 #8