If Gmail won’t open or keeps crashing, the question arises: “Why is my Gmail not working?” The culprit may be the Gmail app itself. Update it from the Play Store or App Store. Also, check that auto-sync is enabled in your phone’s settings.
Another common reason is security restrictions. If Google detects suspicious activity, your account may be temporarily blocked. Review your account login activity and update recovery details.
For web users, clearing cookies, disabling extensions, and updating the browser usually resolves issues.
✅ Pro Fix: To prevent loss of access during such issues, consider backing up Gmail emails. The Corbett Gmail Backup Tool lets you save Gmail emails to your computer in multiple formats like PST, EML, PDF, MBOX, or CSV. With a local copy, you’ll always have access, even when Gmail not working.