How to establish 2 Factor Authentication (2FA)

Enhance Your Account Security with 2-Step Verification

2-Step Verification (also known as two-factor authentication) adds an additional layer of protection to your Google Account. This feature helps secure your account even if your password is compromised.

Once 2-Step Verification is enabled, you can sign in using one of the following methods:

• Your password followed by a second verification step

• A passkey

During the sign-in process, you may be prompted with different authentication challenges. Google selects the most appropriate challenge to balance ease of access with security, helping prevent unauthorized access.

Helpful Tips:

• By default, creating a passkey opts you into a passkey-first, password-less sign-in experience.

• If you prefer to use your password as the initial step, you can update this preference in your account settings.

How to Enable 2-Step Verification:

1. Open your Google Account.

2. In the navigation panel, select Security.

3. Under "How you sign in to Google," click Turn on 2-Step Verification.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.