Causes of Gmail Errors
Gmail problems, though infrequent, can arise from both the user and Google. On the user side, the cause might be a poor internet connection, a forgotten password, or a configuration error. On Google’s side, the site might be down or could be experiencing a glitch arising from an update.
How to Fix Common Gmail Errors
If the problem is on your end, there’s usually a simple fix. However, if the problem lies with Google, you can’t do much other than wait until it’s addressed. Here are a few steps to figure out what’s going wrong and some possible fixes.
If You’re Missing Emails
If you haven’t received messages you were expecting, you aren’t receiving any new emails, or email messages that were in your inbox disappeared, check these settings.
If Your Account’s Been Hacked
If you notice unfamiliar activity in your email account or continuously have trouble logging in, someone might have hacked your Gmail. Secure your account right away. Things to look for include:
Contacts notifying you that they received spam from your Gmail account.Changes to settings such as mail delegation, forwarding, and automatic replies.Blocked email addresses or filters that you did not set up.Emails that were mysteriously deleted.
