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| name = Google 2 Step Verification | |||
| summary = 2-step verification adds an extra layer of security. | |||
| for_employees = y | |||
| for_students = y | |||
| for_parents = | |||
| cat1 = Gmail | |||
| cat2 = Google | |||
| maintained = JG | |||
| year = 2018-2019 | |||
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2-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. | 2-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. | ||