To verify two-step verification on your Google account, you can follow these steps:
- Log in to your Google account by visiting the Google website (https://www.google.com) and entering your email address and password.
- After logging in, click on your profile picture or initial in the top-right corner of the Google homepage. Then, click on "Manage your Google Account" in the drop down menu. This will take you to your Google Account settings.
- In your Google Account settings, click on the "Security" tab on the left-hand side of the page.
- Under the "Signing in to Google" section, you will find the "2-Step Verification" option. Click on it.
- You may be prompted to enter your Google account password again for security purposes.
- Next, you'll see an overview of the 2-Step Verification setup. Click on the "Get Started" button to begin the verification process.
- Now you will be asked to provide a second form of verification, such as a phone number. Select the phone number you want to use for verification and click on "Try It" or "Next."
- Google will send a verification code to your chosen phone number via text message or a phone call. Enter the code you received in the appropriate field and click on "Next" to verify the code.
- Once the code is verified, you will be presented with the option to turn on 2-Step Verification. Review the information provided and click on "Turn On" or "Enable" to activate two-step verification for your Google account.l
- Follow the prompts to complete the setup process. You may be asked to provide backup options in case you ever lose access to your primary verification method.
- After completing the setup, Google will notify you that two-step verification is active on your account. You may receive backup codes that you can use in case you don't have access to your primary verification method.
- From this point on, whenever you sign in to your Google account on a new device or browser, you will be prompted to enter a verification code sent to your chosen phone number or generated by an authentication app, depending on the options you selected during the setup.
- Enabling two-step verification adds an extra layer of security to your Google account, making it more difficult for unauthorized individuals to access your account.
