How Do I Recover My Indeed Account?

In a nutshell: If you lose access to your Indeed account, recovery is still possible if you can log in to your email. Create a new password by following the steps

Introduction

Did you lose access to your Indeed account? As long as you can still log in to your email account associated with Indeed, recovering your account is still possible. However, if you no longer have access to Google or even your phone number, recovering your Indeed account may be impossible. This means you no longer have access to the jobs or resumes you saved to your profile. Don't worry, though, as you can always create a new Indeed account. Are you having trouble logging in? Read this article for a step-by-step guide to recovering your Indeed account.

Visit the Indeed Website and Tap Sign In

Tap Forgot Password

If you see a forgot password link, tap on it to reset your Indeed password and recover your account.

Wait For the Password Reset Email

Check your email for the reset password link and change your password to recover your Indeed account. However, if you got a reset password email and didn't request it, make sure to change your password ASAP and let Indeed know. When creating a new password, make sure it's unique and never share it with anyone. If you get an issue such as "forbidden" or "unexpected error", don't worry, as this is usually a system issue and is resolved right away.

Note that you will not be able to recover your account if you no longer have access to the email address associated with Indeed. If you want to use Indeed again, the only option is to create another account.

How Do I Recover My Indeed Account? (Step 3)

Recover Your Account With a Sign-In Code

The code will be sent to your email address. Just click Sign in with a code to recover your account with Indeed. Do make sure have have access to your email address. Otherwise, you will not be able to log back in to Indeed.

Are you logged in to Indeed using Google, and you can't remember your email password? Use the steps below to recover your Indeed and Google accounts as well.

How Do I Recover My Indeed Account? (Step 4)

Enter Your Email Address

How Do I Recover My Indeed Account? (Step 5)

Click Continue With Google

How Do I Recover My Indeed Account? (Step 6)

Tap Next

How Do I Recover My Indeed Account? (Step 7)

Click Try Another Way

To recover your account, you'll need to either use a passkey or try another way of recovering your account.

How Do I Recover My Indeed Account? (Step 8)

Enter Your Phone Number

Use this option if you no longer have access to the email address associated with your Indeed account.

Wait for Google to send a notification to your phone. Follow the on-screen instructions to successfully recover your Google and Indeed accounts as well.

After recovering your Indeed accounts and you try applying to jobs, do note that some employer sites may have their own logins. You will not be able to use your Indeed credentials in these accounts. It will be better to create an account with the employer's website to be able to apply for jobs.

How Do I Recover My Indeed Account? (Step 9)

Conclusion

Users who previously closed their Indeed accounts will no longer be able to recover them. The only option for those who want to use Indeed again is to create another account using the previous email address or another email. If you have already recovered your account and are still having problems signing in, consider submitting a request. Go to their contact us page and tap on Account. Click Still Have Questions and enter your email address. An Indeed specialist will get back in touch with you regarding your concern. For other issues, contact Customer Support today.

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