Get locked out of Google account while using a VPN? (2024)

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Get locked out of Google account while using a VPN? ›

Whenever you try to log into your Gmail account from a different IP then your usual one, the attempt will be blocked because it will be considered as a suspicious login try. To resolve this issue, log into your account at and search for the suspicious login email.

Also, while VPN by Google One secures your device connection, it does not affect how Google collects data when you use our other products and services. For example, depending on your sync settings, Chrome will continue to store your Chrome browsing history to your Google Account.

From your Google Account, click “Security” and then “Recovery email” under “How you sign in with Google.” Follow the steps on the screen. A recovery email address helps you get back in and is where we send you security notifications.

Check the VPN connection: Ensure that the VPN connection is stable and that the correct credentials are being used to connect to the VPN server. If the connection is unstable, it could cause the account to be locked out.

The way Google knows your location even with a VPN, in short: Google can determine your location despite VPN use by collecting all sorts of geographical data via the browser, the apps, and the settings on your device. Luckily, you can disable that data collection.

This raises the all-important question: Can Google track you with a VPN? Well, the answer is yes! That is because unlike the majority of websites and apps, Google uses more than just your IP address for location determination.

Google is interpreting your IP as belonging to a different country from the one you have selected due to discrepancies in IP databases. Google could also be attempting to interpret your location using methods other than your IP. The mismatched location does not suggest your VPN is not working.

Does Gmail block VPN? ›

Whenever you try to log into your Gmail account from a different IP then your usual one, the attempt will be blocked because it will be considered as a suspicious login try.

It is important to note that your internet service provider (ISP) can see the fact that you're using a VPN. It might be obligated to block VPN traffic, log user activity, report it to the government, or even take action based on local law.

Yes, VPNs hide your browsing history from Google, but only partially. Google doesn't see your real IP address when you're connected to a VPN, so personalized search results tied to your IP address will not appear. However, that's not the only way Google identifies users.

No, Google Apps work fine over most VPN connections. You may occasionally encounter minor usability issues.

Yes, a VPN hides your IP. Instead of your real IP address that holds information on your physical location, a VPN provides you with a new IP address.