Google 2-Step Verification
2-Step Verification is an additional layer of security, which reduces the risk of your account being compromised. To enroll you must provide a mobile phone number. This guide provides more information
After logging in to your email account, you'll be asked to set up 2-Step Verification for added security.
With 2-Step Verification, or two-factor authentication, you can add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password is stolen.
After you set up 2-Step Verification, you can sign in to your account with:
Your password and a second step
Your passkey
Tips:
By default, when you create a passkey you opt in to a passkey-first, password-less sign in experience.
If you always want to use your password first, you can change this default preference in your account settings.
Open your Google Account.
In the navigation panel, select Security.
Under “How you sign in to Google,” select Turn on 2-Step Verification.
Follow the on-screen steps.
Tip: If you use an account through your work, school, or other group, these steps might not work. If you can’t set up 2-Step Verification, contact your administrator for help.