Use Google's advanced security login feature
Not long ago, Google announced some information about the account validation feature through 2 security steps, and users no longer have to wait to be tested for this. With this new feature, whether you or someone who has lost your login password will feel safe ...
QuanTriMang - Not long ago, Google announced some information about the account validation feature through 2 security steps, and users no longer have to wait to be tested for this. With this new feature, even if you or someone else has lost your login password, it is safe for a stranger to easily overcome the security wall that is already set up.
Technically, this feature will break the process of illegally entering your Google account by requesting a confirmation code consisting of 5 - 8 characters - sent to the user's phone in the form of a message or online. continue via computer with video call. At the same time, the system also provides users with 10 backup codes to prevent loss of the phone. On the other hand, Google does not require you to enter the code every time you log in because you have the option to use it within 30 days.
But, if you proceed to delete all cookies in your computer, then it is necessary to re-enter these security codes. Basically, the processes proceed in turn as follows:
Note that when you apply the 2-step security process, the entire program, application or website using Google account will automatically log out. And then, if you want to reuse these programs, you need to create the corresponding password. This is a point to note if you really want to use this feature.
Visit the Google account management page and login. Here, you choose Using 2-step verification in Personal Settings :
Google will ask the user to confirm the password to continue:
When moving to the next page, select the Set up 2-step verification link :
Next, you need to select the main mobile device to use. Google prioritizes Androids, Blackberrys, and iPhones in the selected category, but users can choose any phone line. Note that this process is applicable to Google Voice! After selecting the phone, click Next:
After that, Google will ask you to enter a specific and accurate phone number because Google will send the confirmation code directly to this number. If this message does not work, you can choose Automated voice phone call. After entering the phone number and selecting Send code, you will see a green check mark displayed, and will receive a message of the following format from Google:
466453: Your Google verification code is 123456
Enter the number in the message sent from Google in the Code box and click Verify . If all information is correctly declared, the system will display Your phone number is configured with a green check mark next to:
Backups and backups are always important and necessary in any case. And at this step, click Next to switch to the next option:
Google will list 10 random verification codes that will never expire, save them to prevent loss or misplacement of your phone by printing to paper, taking screenshots, writing to books hand . Then, check the box Yes, I have a copy . and click Next :
Next, Google will ask for the backup phone number you want to use in case the main phone number is lost:
Once you're done setting up this backup plan, you'll need to learn more about the passwords that correspond to the application. Basically, Google Password currently doesn't work, except for Google.com services like Gmail, Docs, Reader, Voice . instead of having to create a new password for another application or service. . Click Next here:
After that, the system will display the Turn on 2-step verification function button:
A pop-up window will appear, this is the step that determines whether you want to continue using this feature. Here, we click OK:
And from then on, every time you log in to your Google account via a browser, the system will ask you to enter the correct information via 2 main steps, password and confirmation code (sent via text or voice message). :
In some special case, you do not receive the confirmation code after registering, try the following alternatives:
And in the first login after applying the 2-way security method as above, the system will ask you to set a password for each application:
We will mention this feature in the next article
When you've completed all of the above steps (averaging about 10 minutes), it's not too difficult and complicated, but you won't have to worry every time your account shows signs of being looked at by others:
Good luck!
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