Secure Your Gmail Account with 2-Step Verification for Extra Safety

In this advanced digital world we all are dead concerned about the security of our on-line profiles and the most importantly, our precious personal data. A single alpha- numeric password is not safe enough now a days. We need an extra layer of security which will prohibit hackers from getting our personal data uploaded to the web.

Gmail is one of the most popular email services available on the web simply, for its simplicity. What is the only barrier between your important emails and documents on Gmail and a hacker? A mere password? You know that it’s not enough. You need to secure your Gmail account a bit more. Two step verification for Gmail offers you that extra layer of security, you badly need.

What is 2 Step Verification

It is the simplest process to secure your Gmail account from the rest of the world. In this security layer you need to set up your mobile phone with your Gmail account. After a successful verification of your mobile number you can turn on the service. Now, once the service is turned on, you will receive a unique 6 digit numeric code as a SMS or via voice call, every single time, when you sign in to your Gmail account. You will have to authenticate your ownership by keying in the code within required field and remember, these codes are valid for a single time usage.

So, you may be thinking that in which way you are secured? Simply, hackers can break your password at ease but, they don’t have the access to your mobile phone to get the unique code.

How to set it up

1. To activate it first, go to your Gmail account settings option.

2. Then in the next page choose the option “Accounts And Import“.

3. Then from there select  “Other Google Account Settings“.

 4. Next select the ‘Security’ tab and now you can see 2-Step Verification option on your tab. Choose the setup option.

  5. On the next page go to the “Start Setup” option.

  6. Now, you have to enter your password another time.Then for setting up your account with your phone, you have to submit your country and your phone number and click the button “Send Code“.

  7. Then in the 2nd step Google will send a 6 digit code to the mobile number you have entered. Simply, enter the verification code and register your mobile number with your Gmail account.

 8. Now if you trust the computer that you are using, then in the 3rd step mark the option “Trust this Computer“. If you do so then you don’t have to verify the code from the next time while signing in to your account on that particular computer.

  9. At the last and final step “confirm” and turn on the “2-Step Verification” on your Gmail account.You can also set an additional mobile phone number for even stronger security.

How to access Gmail on Android or iPhone when two-step verification is turned on

In this smart and technology dominated time every one is getting smarter. We are now using smart devices like, Android, iPhone, iPads. Now, to access your Gmail account from your smart handhelds, when 2 step verification is turned on, you will have to download and install Google Authenticator application. You do no need to type any received code any more on your smart devices.

Google Authenticator

It’s an application from Google for helping those Google account users who like to access everything from their smartphones. Some times it’s branded as “two-step authenticator”. It generates a six digit code which changes within every 30 seconds. You can also use it not only for Gmail account but also for Facebook, Twitter, or any other Google app you use. You don’t have to wait for the message. With the help of this app you just need to write the code displaying on the mobile screen and verify your security check.

How to use this app

After the set up of your two-step verification in your Gmail account then you just have to install this app. After downloading and installing the app on your Android or iPhone devices, you have to connect it with your Gmail account. You may need to log in your account once again. Simply connect the Google Authenticator app with your Gmail account. You need to generate the six digit code from your Android or iPhone’s Authenticator app for your verification. It’s a real breather.

Lost your phone?

Accidents happen and Google is well aware of these embarrassing situations. Back up codes comes in as a real problem solver in situations like these. Every time you go for 2 step verification set up for your Gmail account, a set of similar codes get created like in the screenshot under. You can have those codes under ‘ Accounts overview page ‘. Download those codes and keep them within a secure place. You will need those codes to sign in to your Gmail account when your phone is no more with you. Simply. go to the sign in page. Enter your user id and password within required fields. On the next page enter any one from those back up codes. You are in.

You have your personal documents, pictures, data totally safe in your account. You are never going to lose it. No one is breaking into this any more.

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