Activate 2-Step Verification in Gmail
Two-factor authentication (2FA) refers to two steps you must take to get into an online account after you enter your user name. Gmail’s 2FA is called 2-Step Verification. The primary method used for 2-Step Verification is a Google prompt. When you sign in to Gmail, you enter your username and password. Then Google sends a prompt to your mobile device. You must respond to the prompt before you’re allowed access to Gmail. When you use 2-Step Verification in Gmail, you give yourself an additional layer of protection from hackers. This is true even if your password is strong and you have malware protection in place. To use 2-Step Verification in Gmail, you must first activate it. To do so, follow the steps below.
Disable 2-Step Verification in Gmail
Tired of the second step? Here’s how to disable it.
