How to Generate Backup Two-Step Verification Codes for a Google Workspace User

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Workspace administrators

What are two-step verification backup codes and how do they work

  • When a user with 2-step verification cannot authenticate, they can use backup codes to log in to their account.
  • As the admin, you can generate these backup codes for any user.
  • Each code is only valid for one sign-in.
  • Codes can be used until two-step is disabled.

When to generate two-step verification backup codes for a user

  • When a user who has two-step verification can’t log in to their account
  • As a pre-emptive security step that ensures users have a backup in advance

How to generate two-step verification backup codes for a user step-by-step with images

Step 1

How to Generate Backup Two-Step Verification Codes For A Google Workspace User - Step 1

Go to the Admin console https://admin.google.com and click Users or Manage.

Step 2

How to Generate Backup Two-Step Verification Codes For A Google Workspace User - Step 2

Then click the user’s name. Make sure not to check the box to their left, just click their name.

How to Generate Backup Two-Step Verification Codes For A Google Workspace User - Step 3

If you have too many users to scroll through the list, do this instead. Type the user’s name or email address in the search bar on top. Then click the result suggested below.

Step 3

How to Generate Backup Two-Step Verification Codes For A Google Workspace User - Step 4

Click the Security section.

Step 4

How to Generate Backup Two-Step Verification Codes For A Google Workspace User - Step 5

Click on 2-step verification.

Step 5

How to Generate Backup Two-Step Verification Codes For A Google Workspace User - Step 6

Click the GET BACKUP VERIFICATION CODES button.

Step 6

How to Generate Backup Two-Step Verification Codes For A Google Workspace User - Step 7

Click COPY ALL to copy all codes, and then you can send them to the user by email, text message, or any way you like.

You can click GENERATE NEW CODES at any time to generate a new set of codes.

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