Stronger security for your Google Account
2-Step Verification
With 2-Step Verification, you’ll protect your account with both your password and your phone
An extra layer of security
Most people only have one layer – their password – to protect their account. With 2-Step Verification, you’ll always maintain control of your account and never have to worry about being locked out.
How to activate 2-Step Verification
- Log into your google (gmail) account
- Go to: https://myaccount.google.com/
- Click on Sign-in & security
- Under password & sign-in method, click on the 2-Step Verification option
- Enter in your mobile phone number
- Enter in the code sent to your phone
- Choose which verification option works for you