How to enable two-factor authentication on your Google account
Since we use many Google services every day, it has become necessary for us to protect our Google accounts from hackers. You can set up a strong password for your Google account to reduce the risk of password compromise; however, it is best to enable two-factor authentication.
Just like any other online account, you can also set up two-factor authentication on your Google account to add an extra layer of security. If you enable this feature, instead of entering the account password just to log in, you will also need to enter a code sent to your phone number.
So, with this feature enabled, even if the attackers know your password, they will need to enter the code sent to your registered phone number before they can access your account. This is indeed a great security feature that every Google user should enable.
Steps to enable two-factor authentication on your Google account
So, if you are looking for ways to improve the security of your Google account, you are reading the right guide. In this article, we will share a step-by-step guide on how to enable two-factor authentication on your Google account. Let's check.
1. First of all, open your web browser and head to the Google Account Management page.
2. On the Google Account page, click on the security option located in the left pane.
3. On the right, click on the two-step verification option as shown below.
4. Now, you will see multiple options to enable two-step verification. Here's what each option means.
What each option does
Google Routers: This will send you a prompt on your registered mobile phone about your new sign-in activity. By enabling this feature, Google will send a prompt to every phone you are signed in to. Click on any one of them to allow the new login.
Verification code: With this feature enabled, Google will send you codes via SMS to your registered phone number. You need to enter this code to log in to your Google account.
Backup codes: This will generate backup codes, which you need to save in a safe place. When you try to sign in with your Google account on a new device, you need to enter one of the backup codes to access the account.
5. To improve security, it is recommended to use verification codes for two-step authentication. For that, click on the voice or text message as shown below.
6. Now, select the country and enter your phone number. Next, select the text message option for the option How do you want to receive login codes from Google? And click on the Next button.
7. Now, Google will send the verification code that you need to enter on the next screen. This will register your phone number on the Google account, and it will be used to receive verification codes.
Is that him! It's done. This is how you can enable two-step verification on your Google account.
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