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 -step verification adds an extra layer of security to your Google Account, drastically reducing the chances of having the personal information in your account stolen. You sign in with something you know (your password) and something you have (a code sent to your phone). To break into an account with 2-Step Verification, bad guys would not only have to know your username and password, they'd also have to get your phone.
-== How it works ==
+==How it works==
-# Log into your [https://myaccount.google.com/ RCS Google Account] using your RCS username and password.
+#Log into your [https://myaccount.google.com/ RCS Google Account] using your RCS username and password.
-# Enter a 6-digit code that will be sent to you via text, voice call, or Google’s mobile app called Authenticator (available on [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605?mt=8 iOS] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2&hl=en Android])
+#Respond to the MFA prompt to gain access to your account typically by doing one of these two steps
-* You can choose to trust your computer when you enter the code -- this means you won't be asked for a code again when you sign in from this computer. If you sign in from another computer, however, you’ll be asked for a code.
+#*Enter a 6-digit code that will be sent to you via text, voice call, or Google’s mobile app called Authenticator (available on [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-authenticator/id388497605?mt=8 iOS] and [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.authenticator2&hl=en Android])
+#*Respond to a prompt on your mobile device if you have any Google apps installed and logged-in to your RCS Google Account.
-== Protect your account with 2-Step Verification ==
+*You can choose to trust your computer when you enter the code -- this means you won't be asked for a code again when you sign in from this computer. If you sign in from another computer, however, you’ll be asked for a code.
+==Protect your account with 2-Step Verification==
 *Review the Google 2-step verification [https://www.google.com/landing/2step/features.html features] and then...
 *'''Get started with Google 2-step verification by [https://myaccount.google.com/security/signinoptions/two-step-verification/enroll-welcome enrolling now.] Please go through all of the setup steps from Google!'''
-=== Set up a backup phone ===
+===Set up a backup phone===
 If your primary phone is ever unavailable Google can send a code to a backup line, like your home or work phone or even a family member's phone. To set one up,
-# Go to your [https://myaccount.google.com/security/signinoptions/two-step-verification Google 2-Step Verification settings page].
-# Click on Add a phone number in the Backup phones section.
-=== Get backup codes ===
+#Go to your [https://myaccount.google.com/security/signinoptions/two-step-verification Google 2-Step Verification settings page].
+#Click on Add a phone number in the Backup phones section.
+===Get backup codes===
 If you don't have access to your primary or backup phones, you can sign in with a backup code. To get your backup codes,
-# Go to your 2-Step Verification settings page.
-# Click on Show/Generate codes.
-# Store this code in a '''secure location''', such as your home safe or a safety deposit box.
-=== Google Authenticator App===
+#Go to your 2-Step Verification settings page.
+#Click on Show/Generate codes.
+#Store this code in a '''secure location''', such as your home safe or a safety deposit box.
+===Google Authenticator App===
 If you set up 2-Step Verification, you can use the Google Authenticator app to receive codes. You can still receive codes without internet connection or mobile service. [https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/1066447?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid Click Here].
-=== Creating application specific password for Google 2-step verification ===
+===Creating application specific password for Google 2-step verification===
 Once you have done the 2-step verification setup, and using Gmail on Outlook or on iOS devices, you will get errors saying “Wrong password”. All you need to do is, create one time Application specific password, and use it to setup your Gmail account on iOS or other mail clients you are using. [https://support.google.com/mail/answer/1173270?hl=en Application-specific password required.].
-* POP and IMAP email clients such as Outlook, Mail and Thunderbird
-* Gmail and Google Calendar on smartphones
+*POP and IMAP email clients such as Outlook, Mail and Thunderbird
-* ActiveSync for Windows Mobile and iPhone
+*Gmail and Google Calendar on smartphones
+*ActiveSync for Windows Mobile and iPhone
 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xK9GJYNs2-E Using apps with 2-Step Verification Video]
-== What could go wrong? ==
+==What could go wrong?==
+*These are the [https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185834?hl=en common issues] you might run into with 2-step verification.
+*Some apps and devices require an [https://support.google.com/accounts/troubleshooter/3141849?hl=en extra step to work with 2-step verification].
-* These are the [https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185834?hl=en common issues] you might run into with 2-step verification.
+==Common questions about 2-Step verification==
-* Some apps and devices require an [https://support.google.com/accounts/troubleshooter/3141849?hl=en extra step to work with 2-step verification].
-== Common questions about 2-Step verification ==
 ;Can I do 2-step authentication with my personal GMail account too?
 :Yes! We encourage you to do so right away. The Google Authenticator app can be used for many accounts, not just Google ones. LastPass 2-factor authentication can use the Google Authenticator app, as an example.