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Stronger security for your Google Account

   With 2-Step Verification, you’ll protect your account with both your
   password and your phone

     * Why you need it
     * How it works
     * How it protects you

Why you need it

It's easier than you think for someone to steal your password

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It's easier than you think for someone to steal your password

   Any of these common actions could put you at risk of having your
   password stolen:
     * Using the same password on more than one site
     * Downloading software from the Internet
     * Clicking on links in email messages

   2-Step Verification can help keep bad guys out, even if they have your
   password.

Imagine losing access to your account and everything in it

   When a bad guy steals your password, they could lock you out of your
   account, and then do some of the following:
     * Go through – or even delete – all of your emails, contacts, photos,
       etc.
     * Pretend to be you and send unwanted or harmful emails to your
       contacts
     * Use your account to reset the passwords for your other accounts
       (banking, shopping, etc.)

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How it works

Signing in to your account will work a little differently

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Signing in to your account will work a little differently

     * 1
       You'll enter your password
       Whenever you sign in to Google, you'll enter your password as
       usual.
     * 2
       You'll be asked for something else
       Then, a code will be sent to your phone via text, voice call, or
       our mobile app. Or, if you have a Security Key, you can insert it
       into your computer’s USB port.

Keep sign-in simple

   During sign-in, you can choose not to use 2-Step Verification again on
   that particular computer. From then on, that computer will only ask for
   your password when you sign in.

   You'll still be covered, because when you or anyone else tries to sign
   in to your account from another computer, 2-Step Verification will be
   required.
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How it protects you

An extra layer of security

   Your password 2-Step Verification Your account data

An extra layer of security

   Most people only have one layer – their password – to protect their
   account. With 2-Step Verification, if a bad guy hacks through your
   password layer, he'll still need your phone or Security Key to get into
   your account.

Sign in will require something you know and something you have

   With 2-Step Verification, you'll protect your account with something
   you know (your password) and something you have (your phone or Security
   Key).
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Verification codes made just for you

   Codes are uniquely crafted for your account when you need them. If you
   choose to use verification codes, they will be sent to your phone via
   text, voice call, or our mobile app. Each code can only be used once.

   See Features to learn about backup options for times when your phone is
   not available.

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