How it works
Why you should use 2-step verification
2-step verification adds an extra layer of security to your Google Account by requiring you to have access to your phone – as well as your username and password – when you sign in. In addition to your username and password, you’ll enter a code that Google will send you via text or voice message upon signing in.
2-step verification drastically reduces the chances of having the personal information in your Google account stolen by someone else. Why? Because hackers would have to not only get your password and your username, they’d have to get a hold of your phone.
To make Google accounts more safe and secure Google has introducted 2 step verification which adds a security layer. Once you enable the 2-step verification process you can access your Google account on a different computer the password has to be used with the verification code which is sent to the mobile phone you register on Google. This system ensures that your Google account can be accessed by you only. To setup 2-step verification for your account go here.
Additional features of 2-step verification by Google
There are some added features which allow developers of applications and services to their products.
- The 2-step verification process API (Application Programming Interface) which can be used by others to integrate the 2-step verification process to any website or web based service.
- For each product or service that you use you can setup a 2 step verification process which is application specific. To know more about it go here. This feature is awesome and very handy for application usage on mobile devices as you do not want someone else to be going through your mail on your iPhone.
