Turn on 2-Step Verification 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.

2-Step Verification adds one more step, but it will usually be quick and easy. You probably already use 2-Step Verification for some of your other online accounts.

2-step verification adds an extra layer of security to your Google Account. In addition to your username and password, you'll enter a code that Google will send you via text or voice …

Important: 2-Step Verification requires an extra step to prove you own an account. Because of this added security, it can take 3-5 business days for Google to make sure it’s you.

If you want to setup 2-step verification, please follow instructions on this page.

2-step verification adds an extra layer of security to your Google Account In addition to your username and password, you'll enter a code that Google sends you.

The Google Authenticator app can generate one-time verification codes for sites and apps that support Authenticator app 2-Step Verification. If you set up 2-Step Verification, you can use …

These articles are for Google Workspace administrators. Google Workspace users should go to Turn on 2-Step Verification. You can use 2-Step Verification (2SV) to put an extra barrier …

If 2SV is enforced in Only security key mode, users cannot generate their own backup codes. For details, go to Deploy 2-Step Verification. Use backup codes for account recovery If you need …

2-Step Verification is sometimes described as a type of login challenge. As a Google Workspace administrator, you can deploy this type of login challenge for your users. For instructions and …