Use the Google Authenticator App for Two-Step Verification
Learn how to use the Authenticator app as an alternative second-step verification method.
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.
When you need to be able to generate verification codes without:
Go to https://myaccount.google.com/ and click Security on the left.
Click 2-Step Verification in the Signing in to Google section.
Under Available second steps, click ADD GOOGLE PROMPT to the right of Tired of typing verification codes?
Click GET STARTED.
Follow the steps for your type of phone and click NEXT.
Click NEXT.
Enter your password and click Next.
Click Try it now.
Tap YES on your phone.
Back on your computer, click Turn on to enable verification by prompt.
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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