Hi guys, we will see how to enable two-step verification for your Gmail with safe and secure. and which one is highly secured.
Two-step verification
Google will be providing many steps for two-factor authentications. And here we are going to see which one is a better choice for you. And this is more secure because nowadays, two-factor authentication is not good. After all, there is more way to skip this two-factor authentication.
In two-factor authentications, let see which one is the more powerful one for you.
The way for two-factor authentications
- Google will be providing five types of methods for two-factor authentications. Let see what they are?
- Googles prompt (default)
- Authenticator app
- Bacup code
- Voice or text message
- Security key
Googles prompt (default)
Google prompt is a default two-factor authentication. After entering a username and password from any other device, you can notify logged-in mobile previously. You want to tap yes for that. That's it now. You will be login easily.
Authenticator app
Google LLC provides an authenticator app. Using this application, you can generate a 6digit code for every 30sec. for that, you want to install an application in your mobile android or ios. The application will be available for both platforms.
If you are trying to log in from another device. Using your google authenticator app, you can get a six-digit code from this app and enter it within 30 sec otherwise. It will be expired.
Google authenticator will work not only for google. It will work with many providers and accounts, and for example, Facebook will support google authenticator.
Bacup code
If you do not have your mobile phones on your hand in this situation, you cannot log in to your google account without two-factor authentications. Don't worry; Google will provide you with ten backup codes for access your account, but you only use this one time. If you use everything means you also regenerate a new backup code.
Voice or text message
This kind of verification is usually standard. You can get an OTP to your registered mobile number. In two different ways, like voice calls or text messages.
Security key
One of the main advantages while using these features. If you are enabled, these features mean this is the default one for login into your google account. Google is providing two different ways to use these features.
Using an android phone with the above android version 7.0. you can be eligible to use built-in security key features.
And another one is the physical key. If you have decided to use a physical key, you must purchase a titan security key or any fido key, but I recommend you buy a google branded key.
Best options
It is my opinion only. That's why please don't consider this is only safe; may it will be possible to bypass in any way.
If you are not interested in buying a security key, don't worry; use your mobile as a key. First, you need to change a default two-step authentication into security key options. Then another most security is the google authenticator application. Please install it from the google play store. Nowadays, the hacker is bypassing the two-step authentications. If you are enabled voice or text, most of the youtube account are hacking, so please don't enable voice or text. I am not blaming Google, but if someone accesses your mobile, the hacker can get OTP and efficiently bypassing. It will not be applicable for all time must remember.
And finally, I would recommend you to buy a security key for access. It is the most secure one because here, we could not bypass without the physical key.
Google is highly secured only, but using phishing attacks, the hacker will easily bypass two-step authentication.
How to enable a security key
First login to this URL landing.google.com/advancedprotection
And click get started
You need to buy two security keys connected via USB and another for your mobile devices.
Presse adds security and connects with your computer, and conforms.
Name your key.
Repeat the same process for your backup key.
That's it, and you have been activated your account for high protection.