Home/ Tasks/ Email & Communication/ Enable Two-Step Verification for Email
Email & Communication

Enable Two-Step Verification for Email

Enable two-step verification to improve the security of an email account.

Time5-15 minutes
DifficultyMedium
EligibilityEmail account holders
Task overview

What you need to do

Enable Two-Step Verification for Email

Two-step verification adds an additional security layer after entering the account password. Depending on the provider, verification may use an authenticator app, security key, SMS or another approved method.

Official portalGoogle Account Security
Start hereAvailable anytime
Due / date ruleNo fixed deadline
FeeFree
Step by step

How to complete this task

1

Step 1

2

Step 2

3

Step 3

4

Step 4

5

Step 5

6

Step 6

7

Step 7

Before you finish

Final checklist

  • Use a trusted device
  • Choose a secure verification method
  • Save backup codes safely
  • Never share authentication codes
Official source

Verify the latest information

Use the official website to confirm current requirements, fees, dates and submission rules before completing an important application.

Open official website