How To Setup 2 Step Verification On Your Google Account

Sep 18, 2014, by admin

Here are the steps to setup 2 Step Verification for your Google account to make it more secure

To set up 2-Step Verification:

1. Sign in to your Google Account settings page by clicking on your name or picture in the upper right corner of the screen and then clicking Account.
2. At the top, click Security.
3. In the Password box, click Setup next to “2-Step verification.” This will bring you to the 2-Step Verification settings page.
4. You will then see a step-by-step guide which will help you through the setup process.
5. Once you’re done, you’ll be taken to the 2-Step Verification settings page again. Be sure to review your settings and add backup phone numbers.
6. You’re done! Next time you sign in, you’ll receive an SMS with a verification code

Users who only access their Google Account from Android devices can use a short walk through to set up the Google Authenticator application on their phones. With Google Authenticator, you can generate verification codes on your phone even if your phone isn’t connected to a network.

1. Follow steps 1-2 in the instructions above to access your 2-Step Verification settings and then click Settings.
2. Android users (4.0 or older) will see a screen providing an option to install the Google Authenticator app.
3. If you prefer to receive codes via SMS instead of using the Google Authenticator app, click on the link at the bottom of the screen that says “You can receive codes by text message (SMS) or voice instead” and follow the instructions to complete the setup.
4. If you would like to use Google Authenticator, click “Send me the app” to install the app on your phone and follow the instructions on your screen to complete the setup process.
5. Verify that the time on your Android device is correct.
6. You’re done! Next time you sign in, you’ll be prompted to enter a code that you’ll get from the Authenticator app.