How to Set Up 2-Step Verification
In this post, we are going to talk about how you can set up 2-step verification on your Google account. What is 2-step verification? 2-Step Verification is an additional layer of protection on your Google account. When you log into your account, you will receive a notification asking if you are indeed the person logging into your account. You can then say yes this is you or no this is not you. You have to take 2 steps to log into your account, hence the name 2-Step verification. Here are the easy steps to enable this extra layer of protection:
1. Head on Over to My Account
The first thing you need to do is head on over to My Account. You can access your account by heading over to myaccount.google.com. Once you are there, click on Sign-in & security.
2. Select 2-Step Verification
After selecting Sign-in & security, scroll down until you see Password & sign-method and click on 2-Step Verification.
After selecting 2-Step Verification, you will be greeted with a brief explanation of 2-Step Verification. Go ahead and click on Get Started.
3. Sign-in to Google Account
It is then going to ask you to sign-in to your Google account. Go ahead and log into your Google account.
4. Choose Your Device and Method of Notification
After signing in to your Google account, you will be asked to choose your device and your method of notification. You can receive a text message with a PIN code that you will enter or you can choose Prompts. Prompts is a notification you will receive from the Google app.
If you decide to use Prompts, you will be asked to select a backup option which is either receiving a text message or phone call.
5. Turn On 2-Step Verification
After setting up the backup option, you are now ready to turn on 2-Step Verification. Go ahead and turn on 2-Step Verification.
You are now all set up to have an extra layer of protection on your Google account. You can find more information about Google's 2-Step Verification by visiting Google's 2-Step Verification.
