How to remove phone number from Google account. Anyone can lose or damage their device or SIM card, which means it might be a good idea not to keep their Google account subject to phone availability. If you feel that you have set a very strong password and recovery email, you can access Gmail and other Google services without your phone. Let's find out how to temporarily (or permanently) revoke Google's access to your phone number and smartphone.
Google's two-factor verification
Since 2011, Google Support has recommended that account holders always keep their phone numbers on hand for two-factor verification. In fact, the day you first set it up, Google removed your privilege to log into your account without a phone number.
The thing to remember is that pairing a phone with a Google account is not mandatory. This means there are ways you can deny Google permission to force you to use your phone.
Disabling the request for the verification code through your phone number to log into a Google account.
A Google prompt on your phone prompts you to verify a number you see on the screen for further access to your Google account on unverified devices. This service starts immediately after Google has tagged a device or network you are using as "suspicious".
To disable this service, visit and click on "Access to Google".
Here you can see the option for two-step verification. Even if it's off, you need to turn it on. This is the only way to turn off Google prompts on your phone. Before you can proceed, you will need to confirm your account password to change the settings.
You will then be directed to the next screen where you can "deactivate”The Google prompt.
If you don't want to use your phone with Google but still want the same level of security, you can set up backup codes. Exist 10 backup codes and each can be used only once. Grab a PDF printout and save it to your computer, or write those codes down somewhere. You can get as many new codes as you like. Make sure no one can ever see them.
Congratulations! If you've followed the steps above, Google will no longer be able to ask for information about your device for logins. If you've set a really strong password, you have nothing else to worry about. Note that Google doesn't like it when you turn off two-factor verification.
Disable the phone number to reset your Google account password
In case you forget your password, you will need to set up a recovery account. Again, it doesn't have to be a phone number. To revoke access to your phone number, visit "Login & Security" in your Google account again.
All you need to do is delete your recovery phone number on the next screen. This ends the SMS verification codes.
Note: Google no longer supports "Security Questions", so if you forgot your password after deleting the recovery phone number, the only way to gain access to your account would be through an alternative email. It is recommended not to delete the "recovery email".
Add, update or remove a phone number from your Google account
From computer
- Open yours.
- In the "Personal data and privacy" section, select Personal information >Phone Number.
- From here you can:
- Add a phone number: in the section “Your phone numbers”, select Add n. phone recovery. If you haven't already, we recommend adding a recovery phone number.
- Change your phone number- Next to your number, select Edit
Update number. Follow the instructions. - Delete your phone number: Next to your number, select Delete
Remove number.
- Follow the instructions in the box that appears.
From Android device
- Toccata Personal information up.
- In the "Contact Information" section, tap Phone Number.
- From here you can:
- Add a phone number: in the section “Your phone numbers”, select Add n. phone recovery. If you haven't already, we recommend adding a recovery phone number.
- Change your phone number: Next to the number, tap Edit> Update number.
- Change your phone number: Next to the number, tap Delete> Remove number.
- Follow the directions shown on the screen.
From iPhone or iPad device
- Open yours.
- In the "Personal data and privacy" section, select Personal information >Phone Number.
- From here you can:
- Add a phone number: in the section “Your phone numbers”, select Add n. phone recovery. If you haven't already, we recommend adding a recovery phone number.
- Change your phone number- Next to your number, select Edit
Update number. Follow the instructions. - Delete your phone number: Next to your number, select Delete
Remove number.
- Follow the instructions in the box that appears.
Conclusion
In this article, we learned how to temporarily or permanently remove your phone number and smartphone associated with a Google account. While it is a fairly simple procedure, hardly any information on this method is available online. In fact, the procedure seems more confusing than it really is.
