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"This username is already taken." "Google account not found"

DaMiEn-17 Posted messages 4 Status Member -  
 Devil_Frame -
Hello...

Today I have a big problem regarding an old Google account that I believe I did not validate. I even think it has been deleted.

When I try to log in using my email address, it shows me: "Google Account Not Found." And when I try to log in: "This username is already in use."

How is that possible? I absolutely need this account because I have forgotten the password.
Thank you for getting back to me as soon as possible!

- Damien

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    pistouri Posted messages 19011 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 8 724
     
    Hello,

    Follow Google's instructions here

    In summary
    - You may have already created a Google account with this username.
    - This username may already be used by a third party.

    For the last possible scenario that you might be a victim of hacking, which is unfortunately common (someone is impersonating you), you should normally receive a message from Google notifying you and prompting you to change your password
    or when you log in from another location (that's geolocation).

    1- Check if you have an account here then try to recover it
    by following the steps


    Info:
    - it is impossible to recreate a deleted email address
    - if an address has already been used, Google does not reassign an address, even if deleted.

    2- You cannot log into your Google account
    See here


    If you have a smartphone, turn it on if a code is sent to you via SMS

    Your password might still be stored in one of your browsers with a bit of luck, otherwise, it will be complicated since you have a ''an old Google account'' and Google may have eventually cleaned up.

    See you later

    --
    pistouri
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    1. DaMiEn-17 Posted messages 4 Status Member
       
      Unfortunately, this address has been used for games. And now I can't play anymore because I've forgotten my password... I can no longer recover my account because it has already been deleted for a few months. I tried everything, but nothing worked!
      And thank you for your response.
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