- Go to your Google Account.
- On the left, click Security.
- Under "Signing in to Google," click 2-Step Verification. You may need to sign in.
- Under "Backup codes," click Continue .
- From here you can: Get backup codes: To add backup codes, click Get backup codes.
What is 2 factor authentication?
Two Factor Authentication (2FA) has taken a beating lately as being a less than ideal security measure. Part of the problem is that some 2FA codes are sent via SMS, which can be intercepted. In some cases (such as many banking institutions), the 2FA system doesn't allow interaction with apps like Authy or the Google Authenticator. ...
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Is 2FA a perfect solution?
Not a perfect solution. 2FA is not a perfect solution. But if you can avoid using sites and services that send 2FA codes via SMS (and if those sites in question would start supporting mobile 2FA apps), you'll be less likely to have your codes stolen and used against you.
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