Follow steps below to learn how to set up 2-step verification for Google.

 

1. Visit https://www.google.com/landing/2step/ and click Get Started button.

 

 

2.  Login to your Google account.

 

3. Register your mobile phone number and choose how you want to receive codes.  Click Next.

 

 

4. Enter the verification code that you received from Google.

 

 

5. Click TURN ON.

 

 

6. Sign out/in of your Google account.

 

7.  When signing in again, you will encounter the 2-step verification process.  Enter the received code and check off the Don't ask again on this computer option to remember your device; this will prevent a 2-step verification every time you login from the same device.

 

 

 

Additional Optional Settings

 

Once 2-step is activated, you can opt-in to additional layers of security to further protect your account by navigating to Security then clicking on 2-Step Verification.  Additional security layer includes but not limited to:

• Tired of typing verification codes? Get a Google prompt to sign in instead of typing verification codes, get a prompt on your phone and just tap Yes to sign in.
• Backup codes which are printable one-time passcodes that allow you to sign in when away from your phone, like when you’re traveling.
• Security key which is a verification method that allows you to securely sign in. These can be built in to your phone, use Bluetooth, or plug directly into your computer’s USB port.
• Devices you trust to revoke trusted status from your devices that skip 2-Step verification.