Turn on 2-Stride Verification

With 2-Footstep Verification (likewise known as two-cistron authentication), you add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password is stolen. After you fix upwards two-Step Verification, you'll sign in to your account in two steps using:

  • Something you know, similar your password
  • Something yous have, like your phone

Activate 2-Step Verification

  1. Open your Google Account.
  2. In the navigation panel, select Security.
  3. Nether "Signing in to Google," select ii-Step Verification and then Get started.
  4. Follow the on-screen steps.

Your business relationship, username@gmail.com, is associated with your piece of work or schoolhouse. If you lot can't set up 2-Step Verification, contact your administrator.

Verify information technology's you with a second pace

Later on you lot turn on two-Footstep Verification, you'll need to consummate a 2nd step to verify it'due south you when you sign in. To help protect your account, Google volition asking that you lot complete a specific second step.

Apply Google prompts

We recommend y'all sign in with Google prompts. It's easier to tap a prompt than enter a verification lawmaking. Prompts can also help protect against SIM swap and other phone number-based hacks.

Google prompts are push notifications you'll receive on:

Based on the device and location info in the notification, y'all tin can:

  • Allow the sign in if yous requested it by tapping Yep
  • Block the sign-in if y'all didn't request information technology by tapping No

For added security, Google may ask you for your Pivot or other confirmation.

Apply other verification methods

You lot can set upwardly other verification methods in instance you:

  • Desire increased protection against phishing
  • Can't get Google prompts
  • Lose your phone

Use security keys to increase phishing protection

Use Google Authenticator or other verification code apps

Important: Never requite your verification codes to anyone.

You can fix Google Authenticator or some other app that creates ane-fourth dimension verification codes when you lot don't have an internet connection or mobile service.

Enter the verification code on the sign-in screen to assistance verify it's yous.

Use a verification lawmaking from a text bulletin or phone call

Of import: Never give your verification codes to anyone.

A 6-digit code may be sent to a number you've previously provided. Codes tin can be sent in a text message (SMS) or through a voice call, depending on the setting you chose. To verify information technology's y'all, enter the lawmaking on the sign-in screen.

Tip: Although any course of 2-Pace Verification adds account security, verification codes sent by texts or calls can be vulnerable to phone number-based hacks.

Use backup codes

Of import: Never give out your backup codes to anyone.

You can print or download a set of 8-digit backup codes to keep in a rubber identify. Fill-in codes are helpful if you lose your phone.

Skip a second stride on trusted devices

If y'all don't want to provide a second verification pace each time you sign in on your reckoner or phone, check the box next to "Don't enquire again on this computer.

Of import: Only check this box on devices you regularly use and don't share with anyone else.

Related resources

  • Gmail Security and Privacy Settings

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