Scroll down toWays we can verify it’s youand selectRecovery Email.

As a precaution, Google will ask you to reauthenticate your account.

In theAdd Recovery Emailbox, enter a recovery email address and select Save.

Google Account page with the Security tab highlighted

You’ve added a recovery email address to your Google account.

In addition to establishing a recovery password, enable two-factor authentication on your account.

Avoid, if you’re free to, two-factor solutions that rely on text messages.

Google security settings with Recovery Email highlighted

Google security Add Recovery Email box highlighted