Atif Shah | How to Enable 2 Step Verification for Gmail 2016 @NewtonShah | Uploaded 8 years ago | Updated May 07 2024
It's easier than you think for someone to steal your password
Any of these common actions could put you at risk of having your password stolen:
Using the same password on more than one site, Downloading software from the Internet, Clicking on links in email messages.
2-Step Verification can help keep bad guys out, even if they have your password.
Imagine losing access to your account and everything in it
When a bad guy steals your password, they could lock you out of your account, and then do some of the following:
Go through – or even delete – all of your emails, contacts, photos, etc.
Pretend to be you and send unwanted or harmful emails to your contacts
Use your account to reset the passwords for your other accounts (banking, shopping, etc.)
Signing in to your account will work a little differently
1. You'll enter your password
Whenever you sign in to Google, you'll enter your password as usual.
2. You'll be asked for something else
Then, a code will be sent to your phone via text, voice call, or our mobile app. Or, if you have a Security Key, you can insert it into your computer’s USB port.
Keep sign-in simple
During sign-in, you can choose not to use 2-Step Verification again on that particular computer. From then on, that computer will only ask for your password when you sign in.
You'll still be covered, because when you or anyone else tries to sign in to your account from another computer, 2-Step Verification will be required.
It's easier than you think for someone to steal your password
Any of these common actions could put you at risk of having your password stolen:
Using the same password on more than one site, Downloading software from the Internet, Clicking on links in email messages.
2-Step Verification can help keep bad guys out, even if they have your password.
Imagine losing access to your account and everything in it
When a bad guy steals your password, they could lock you out of your account, and then do some of the following:
Go through – or even delete – all of your emails, contacts, photos, etc.
Pretend to be you and send unwanted or harmful emails to your contacts
Use your account to reset the passwords for your other accounts (banking, shopping, etc.)
Signing in to your account will work a little differently
1. You'll enter your password
Whenever you sign in to Google, you'll enter your password as usual.
2. You'll be asked for something else
Then, a code will be sent to your phone via text, voice call, or our mobile app. Or, if you have a Security Key, you can insert it into your computer’s USB port.
Keep sign-in simple
During sign-in, you can choose not to use 2-Step Verification again on that particular computer. From then on, that computer will only ask for your password when you sign in.
You'll still be covered, because when you or anyone else tries to sign in to your account from another computer, 2-Step Verification will be required.