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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

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification (2FA) With Google Prompts - Step 1

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

Step 2

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification (2FA) With Google Prompts - Step 2

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

Step 3

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification (2FA) With Google Prompts - Step 3

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

Step 4

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification (2FA) With Google Prompts - Step 4

Click GET STARTED.

Step 5

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification (2FA) With Google Prompts - Step 5

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

Step 6

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification (2FA) With Google Prompts - Step 6

Click NEXT.

Step 7

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification (2FA) With Google Prompts - Step 7

Enter your password and click Next.

Step 8

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification (2FA) With Google Prompts - Step 8

Click Try it now.

Step 9

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification (2FA) With Google Prompts - Step 9

Tap YES on your phone.

Step 10

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification (2FA) With Google Prompts - Step 10

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

Step 11

How To Set Up Two-Step Verification (2FA) With Google Prompts - 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.

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