If you're not already in Gmail, just visit contacts.google.com in your browser. You can even bookmark it for easy access. If you are already in Gmail, you can use a keyboard shortcut (if you have them enabled - check in your settings menu). Just type G followed immediately by C and the contacts page will open up.

To get started, head to g.co/recover and enter your Gmail address. If possible, try the following to make recovery easier: Use a computer, phone, or tablet you've previously used to sign into your account. Use the same browser that you usually do, like Chrome or Safari.

To protect your account, we limit the number of times you can attempt password recovery via email, SMS, or Account Recovery form. Google temporarily disables a particular account recovery option after too many incorrect attempts. The recovery option will be re-enabled on the date indicated below that recovery option.