With 2-Step Verification (also known as two-factor authentication), you include an additional layer of security to your account. After you set it up, you’ll sign in to your account in two stages utilizing:

• Something you know (your password)
• Something you have (like your telephone or a security key)

Stage 1: Set up 2-Step Verification

1. Go to the 2-Step Verification area of your Google Account.
2. Select Get started.
3. Follow the means on the screen.

Select another option

When you set up 2-Step Verification, you can pick your second confirmation step. In the event that you would prefer not to utilize the instant message (SMS) or call alternative, select choose another choice.

Select another Option

When we have to ensure it’s you marking in, we’ll send a 6-digit code to your telephone. You can get your code in an instant message (SMS) or through a voice call. At that point, you simply enter the code on the screen where you’re marking in to help demonstrate it’s you.

Security key

A security key is a little gadget that you can purchase to help demonstrate it’s you marking in. When we have to ensure it’s you, you can essentially interface the way to your telephone, tablet, or PC.

These keys enhance the security of your account, and don’t expect you to enter codes or convey your cell phone.

Google incite

When we have to ensure it’s you marking in, we’ll send a provoke to your telephone. At that point, you can just tap the incite to help demonstrate it’s you or let us know whether it isn‘t to help secure your account.

Google prompts enhance the security of your account and are quicker than entering a code.

Stage 2: Set up reinforcements

Reinforcements enable you to get once again into your account on the off chance that you overlook your password, lose your telephone, or can’t sign in for another reason. With reinforcements, you’re significantly less prone to get bolted out of your account.

1. Go to the 2-Step Verification area of your Google Account.
2. Scroll down to the “Set up elective second step” area.
3. Add an elective second step like:

o             Backup codes

o             Backup telephone

o             Security Key

Stage 3: Set up recuperation data

On the off chance that you overlook your secret key or another person is utilizing your account, having refreshed recuperation information can enable you to recover your account.

• Add or refresh your recuperation telephone number
• Add or refresh your recuperation email address

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