Get locked out of Google account while using a VPN?

Learn why using a VPN may trigger Google security measures and how to regain access to your account if locked out.

Written By Lorenzo Vincent

Updated at February 26th, 2026

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. Click on the given link and search for a message containing:

 “If this was you, and you are having trouble accessing your account, complete the troubleshooting steps listed at“.

Click the link and follow steps 3 & 4 on the next page.

If the issue is still not resolved, visit.

Sign-in with your Gmail account, follow the captcha and click continue. Follow the steps 3 & 4 and skip all the other steps.

Whenever you use a VPN server, this procedure is likely to occur repeatedly until Gmail remembers the IPs that you use frequently.