Help Guide
✅ How to enable 2-Step Verification on Gmail:
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Go to your Google Account settings
Visit: https://myaccount.google.com/security -
Find "2-Step Verification"
Scroll down to the section labeled "How you sign in to Google."
You'll see "2-Step Verification." Click on it. -
Click "Get Started"
You'll be asked to log into your Google account again. -
Choose your verification method
Google typically suggests:- Google Prompt (a notification sent to your phone)
- Text Message (SMS) or Phone Call
- Authenticator App (like Google Authenticator or Authy)
- Backup codes (for emergency access)
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Follow the prompts
Add your phone number or set up your preferred method. -
Turn it on
After setting your method, confirm and turn on 2-Step Verification. -
(Optional) Set up backup methods
In case your primary method fails, you can add backups like:- Backup phone numbers
- Backup codes
- Authenticator apps