How to Set Up Two-Step Verification With Google Prompts

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google account users

One alternative way to pass through the two-step verification process other than receiving a text message or phone call is getting a prompt on your phone.

What are Google prompts as a two-step verification method

When logging in, after entering your password, a prompt shows up on your phone, asking you to tap Yes. You just do that, and you’re in.
Note that you need to have an active internet connection on your phone to receive the prompts.

Benefits of using Google prompts as a two-step verification method

When you need to be able to generate verification codes without:

You don’t need to receive text or voice messages
You don’t need a security key

How to set up two-step verification with Google prompts step-by-step with images

Step 1

Go to https://myaccount.google.com/ and click Security on the left.

Step 2

Click 2-Step Verification in the Signing in to Google section.

Step 3

Under Available second steps, click ADD GOOGLE PROMPT to the right of Tired of typing verification codes?

Step 4

Click GET STARTED.

Step 5

Follow the steps for your type of phone and click NEXT.

Step 6

Click NEXT.

Step 7

Enter your password and click Next.

Step 8

Click Try it now.

Step 9

Tap YES on your phone.

Step 10

Back on your computer, click Turn on to enable verification by prompt.

Step 11

It’s enabled, and you can see it or disable it at https://myaccount.google.com/ > Security > 2-Step Verification. You will always receive the prompt on all mobile devices where you’ve added your account and are connected to the internet.