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Google two step verification protects you from hackers and
password theft, as it requires both your password and an authentication code
while logging in. Google authenticator app provides you a two step verification
by displaying a code that changes every thirty seconds. The app is working even
if your device is offline. So here is a guide on how to enable Google twostep verification by enabling Google authenticator. Try following
steps:
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First of all, to activate two step verification,
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go to the
account settings page.
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Log in to
your Google account and from sign in and security, go to “Signing in to Google”
link.
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Now in the password & sign in method, select
“”2-step verification.
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A screen will be displayed now, click on “Get
started”
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Enter your password and sign in.
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You will be asked for a phone-based
verification, even if you are using the app. This phone number will be your
backup phone number. You will receive the code either by text or phone call.
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You may also get a notification pop with the
verification code, if you have enabled the notification. Otherwise see your
message inbox.
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Enter the code and click Next.
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Now click “Turn On” to finish turning on 2 step
verification.
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Now log out and try to log in again. When you
type the password, you will also get a text message with a six-digit code.
Enter the code to complete the two-step verification.
Enable Google Authenticator
Now, when the 2-step verification is complete it is time to
enable Google Authenticator. Do the following:
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In your browser go to 2-step verification page
and click “Set up” under authentication app.
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From the dialog box, select the type of phone
you have. Click “Next”
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The screen will now display a QR code or a bar
code. Scan it with the Google Authenticator app.
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Now install the Google Authenticator app on your
phone.
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Open the app. Tap the “+” sign on the main
Authenticator screen.
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Click “Scan barcode” on the pop up that comes at
the bottom of the screen.
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Now your camera is activated and you’ll be able
to see a green box. To read the QR code, aim the green box at OR code.
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You can see your newly added account in the
Authenticator app. Note the code for your account.
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Once your account is added, you’ll have to type
in the generated code.
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Go back to your computer and click “Next”.
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Now enter the code from the app on the set up
authenticator dialog box and verify.
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Click done.
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Your app is now added to the list of second
verification steps.
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It is now a part of your two verification
method.
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