Gmail hacks: How to set two-factor authentication in your Google Account

Two-factor authentication is one of the easiest ways of securing your email accounts as it contains a ton of private and confidential information about you. Two factor authentication ensures that hackers or malicious actors are unable to gain access to your email account even if they guess your password. So, if you want to step up security in your Gmail account, here is what you need to do:

How to turn on two-factor authentication in Gmail on web

Step 1: Open Gmail in the web browser on your personal computer.
Step 2: Click on your profile picture on the top right corner of the window.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Manage your Google Account’ option in the top right corner of the drop-down menu.
Step 4: Now, click on the Security option that is placed on the left side.
Step 5: Scroll down and under the ‘Signing into Google’ section, click on the 2-Step Verification option.
Step 6: In the following screen, click on the ‘Get Started’ option.
Step 7: Now sign into your Gmail account.
Step 8: Click the Continue button at the bottom right corner of the window.
Step 9: Type-in your connected phone number and select how you want to get the verification code — via a text message or via phone call. Then click on the Send button.
Step 10: Now, Google will verify your account by sending you a verification code on your registered mobile number. Type the code on your screen and click Ok.
Step 11: In the screen that follows, click on the Turn On button to finish the process.

How to turn on two-factor authentication in Gmail on Android and iOS

Step 1: Open Gmail on your Android smartphone or iPhone.
Step 2: Tap the hamburger menu on the top left corner of the app.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap the Settings option.
Step 4: Under the Account section on the top, tap the account for which you want to enable two-factor authentication.
Step 5: Tap the ‘Your info, privacy and security’ option.
Step 6: Now, tap the Security option on the top.
Step 7: Under the ‘Signing into Google’ option, tap the 2-Step Verification option.
Step 8: In the screen that follow, tap the Get Started button at the bottom.
Step 9: Enter the password to log into your account.
Step 10: Select the ‘Voice or text message’ option. You can also select Authenticator app option or Security Key for the same.
Step 11: Type in the number where you want Google to send the verification code and then select how you want Google to send the verification code. You can select between Text Message and Voice Call options.
Step 11: Now, tap the Next option at the bottom of the screen.
Step 12: Now Google will send you a verification on your registered mobile number based on your preference. Type in the verification in the space provided and click OK.
Step 13: In the screen that appears, tap the ‘Turn On’ option and you are good to go.