How to Turn on Google Gmail 2-Step Verification

How to Turn on Google 2-Step Verification

To get started, go to Google’s Accounts page and sign in using the big blue button in the upper-right corner of the window.

Then scroll down just a bit on the page that’ll appear until you see “Sign-in & security.” Click that section to move on.

On the next page, scroll down on the right column until you see “2-Step Verification” and click there.

You’ll then see a big “Get Started” button. Select that, and then you’ll likely have to enter your Google password again, just so they can make sure you’re you.

You’ll need to assign a phone number to your Google 

Click “Next” after you type in your number, and then Google will call or text you with the code:

Enter the code in the designated spot in your Web browser:

After you’ve typed in that code and clicked “Next” again (whew!), you’ll be asked to confirm that you’re all right with turning this feature on now that you know how it works.