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Add an extra security step to sign into your account with 2-step verification. Find out how to turn on 2-step verification and receive a verification code, and how to turn off 2-step verification if you need to.
Two-factor authentication ( 2FA) is a method of adding additional security to your account. The first "factor" is your usual password that is standard for any account. The second "factor" is a verification code retrieved from an app on a mobile device or computer. 2FA is conceptually similar to a security token device that banks in some ...
Google Authenticator is a software-based authenticator by Google. It implements multi-factor authentication services using the time-based one-time password (TOTP; specified in RFC 6238) and HMAC-based one-time password (HOTP; specified in RFC 4226), for authenticating users of software applications.
Why am I asked to verify my account after signing in? If there's something unusual about your sign in or recent activity, we'll ask you to go through another verification step after you've entered the correct password. This is an important security feature that helps to protect your account from unauthorized access. You may be prompted to get a verification code at your recovery phone number ...
A three-step illustration of how two-factor authentication works, from entering your account password to receiving and entering a code sent to your phone. Image: Getty Images
This process, known as “two-factor authentication," adds an extra layer of security to your account and helps prevent scammers and hackers from gaining unauthorized access.
Going one step further, after we discuss what exactly Two-Factor Authentication is and why it’s essential, we’ll highlight how to enable it for some of your online accounts. Especially when it ...
Google Authenticator takes security codes from your smartwatch Google's two-step verification tool plays nicely with Android Wear, and will soon let you tap a device to sign in.