Enhancing Gmail Security: Implementing Two-Step Verification with Mobile OTP

Q. What is 2-step verification using mobile OTP ?

Two-step verification with mobile OTP is a security feature that requires both your password and a temporary, one-time code sent to your mobile phone via SMS for logging into your Gmail account.

Enabling two-step verification (also known as two-factor authentication):

1. Go to your Google Account:
   • Visit https://myaccount.google.com/.
2. Sign In:
   • If you’re not already signed in, sign in to your Google Account.
3. Security Settings:
   • In the left-hand menu, select “Security”.
4. 2-Step Verification:
   • Scroll down to the “Signing in to Google” section.
   • Click on “2-Step Verification”.
5. Start the Setup Process:
   • Click “Get started”.
6. Verify Your Password:
   • You’ll be prompted to enter your Google Account password.
7. Phone Verification:
   • Enter your phone number. This is where you’ll receive your verification codes.
   • Choose whether you’d like to receive codes via text message or phone call.
   • Click “Next”.
8. Verify the Code:
   • Enter the code you receive on your phone and click “Next”.
9. Trust the Computer:
   • You can choose to trust the computer you’re using, so you won’t be prompted for a code on that specific device in the future (optional but recommended for personal devices).
10. Turn On 2-Step Verification:
    • Click “Turn On”.
11. Backup Codes (Optional):
    • Google will give you the option to download backup codes. These are useful if you can’t access your phone.
    • Keep these codes safe and don’t share them with anyone.
12. Confirmation:
    • You’ll receive a confirmation that 2-Step Verification is turned on.