How to enable 2-step verification

2 layers of security with password will enable Gmail account inviolable. Two-step verification is one of the security features of Gmail extremely robust in general and Google in particular.

If you open the 2-step verification, whenever you sign in to Gmail, a message containing a confirmation code will be sent to your phone number you signed up 2-step verification. If you do not receive this code, you will not be able to log in to Gmail. If you open this 2-step verification, the potential loss of your Gmail account becomes very difficult.

Note: When you turn on 2-step verification for Gmail account, it means that you also enable 2-step verification for all other Google services such as Google Plus, Google Maps, Youtube ...
What you need to prepare to turn 2-step verification for Gmail
1.Sign in Gmail account.
2.There is a phone number (you can use a phone number 2-step verification for multiple Gmail accounts).

Instructions on how to turn on 2-step verification for Gmail
Step 1: Access to the following
Step 2: Click on the Security tab, scroll to Signing in to Google and select 2-step verification.

Step 3: Click on “Start setup“


Step 4: Enter your phone number  for Gmail to send a verification code to your 2-step cell phone number, there are two ways to send the code which are  Text messages (SMS) and Voice call . In this case, I will choose Text messages (SMS).

Having made your choice, click Send code.
Step 5: Gmail will send a confirmation code of 6 numbers for you. Enter this code  into the frame Enter the verification code and click Verify.

Step 6: Establish reliable computer. If you’re using a personal computer, you can tick into the box Trust this computer so that the Gmail’s login later on this machine will not be required  2-step verification anymore and vice versa. Click Next to continue.

Step 7: Click Confirm to agree to enable 2 – step verification for Gmail.

Now that you’ve already turned on 2-step verification feature for Gmail. From the next time you log in to Gmail, you will be asked to enter the confirmation code which is sent to your phone, without this number, you will not be able to log in Gmail (The computer is selected as Trust will not be required 2-step verification as well).

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