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Help needed recovering access to figma account

  • March 31, 2026
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Vasudev Mothiravally

A few months ago, I setup a figma account for uni-related work using Google SSO with a temporary google account (format: ...@gtempaccount.com). Recently Google had upgraded it to a full google account, which involves a change in the gmail address (format: ...@gmail.com).

When I tried to sign in to the figma account using the google account as per usual, it created a new figma account instead of signing me back into the original one. I tried to recover access by using the old temporary google account address, but that didn’t work because it was retired in the upgrade process.

I have important files there that I need to access urgently, and I see no other possible way to access that original figma account. I tried all other available sign-in methods and none lead me back to that figma account.

I have valid proof of the email upgradation, as well as viewer-only access to a figma file owned by that original figma account. I’m happy to provide them as well as extra proof to the support team once a ticket is raised.

Best answer by djv

Hi ​@Vasudev Mothiravally, thanks for reaching out! 

I completely understanding how shocking it must have been to lose access to your previous account. My team here on the forum isn’t able to assist with Account Management, so I’ve created ticket #1824012 on your behalf to connect you with our support team. 

Feel free to check your email inbox and provide any relevant information (previous email address, file names, file links, etc.) to support directly via email. With more information, the team will review and be in touch to help verify your ownership and recover what you need. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to ask support directly via email.

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djv
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  • March 31, 2026

Hi ​@Vasudev Mothiravally, thanks for reaching out! 

I completely understanding how shocking it must have been to lose access to your previous account. My team here on the forum isn’t able to assist with Account Management, so I’ve created ticket #1824012 on your behalf to connect you with our support team. 

Feel free to check your email inbox and provide any relevant information (previous email address, file names, file links, etc.) to support directly via email. With more information, the team will review and be in touch to help verify your ownership and recover what you need. If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to ask support directly via email.