How to enable two-step verification for your Google account
When you enable two-step verification (also known as two-factor authentication or 2FA), you add an extra layer of security to your Google Account. You log in with something you know (your password) and something you own (a code sent to your phone).
When you feel like your Gmail is insecure and you want to improve your Google security, you can choose to sign in with two-step verification (also known as two-factor authentication or 2FA) when you add an extra layer of security to your Google account . You log in with something you know (your password) and something you own (a code sent to your phone). The following platforms will teach you how to set up your own two-step verification 2FA in Gmail.
Set up two-step verification (2FA)
Go to the 2-step verification page.
You may need to log into your Gmail account.
If you see the introductory screen, click Get Started.
Enter your mobile number and select SMS, then click Next.
Once you receive the verification code on your phone, enter it into Step 2 and click Next.
In the last step, click on to enable two-step verification on your Google account.
2-step verification method
You can choose from several different 2-step verification methods.
Google Tips
When you try to sign in to your account on a new device, Google will show a confirmation prompt on your phone that you can accept or decline. This is by far the easiest way.
Voice or SMS
When you try to sign in to your account on a new device, Google will send you a text message with your verification code, or call you and have your verification code read.
Google Authenticator app Download and
install the Google Authenticator app for Android
or the Authenticator app for iPhone , which will periodically generate a random verification code for you.
Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) Administrator
If you see a message
“The setting you’re looking for doesn’t apply to your account.” on the 2-Step Verification page, you’ll need to enable it in your Google Admin console. If you are not a Google Workspace administrator, please contact them for assistance.
1. Sign in to your Google Admin console ( log in with an administrator account)
2. Click Security > Basic Settings
3. Click the checkbox next to Allow users to turn on 2-step verification.
4.Click Save.
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