How to enable 2-Step Verification for Google Account
1. Locate 2FA Settings
When logged into your Google or Gmail account, click on your account icon at the top right of the screen. Then click Manage your Google Account.
2. 2-Step Verification
Go to Security, next press on 2-Step Verification in the Security section.
3. Get Started
Click on Get Started.
4. Confirm Password
Next, you will need to renter your Google password and click on Next.
5. Confirm your phone number
Enter your phone number and choose the method to get a verification code and click Next.
6. Verify your phone number
Google will send you a 6 digit security code. Enter that code into the verification field and press on Next.
7. Turn On
Click on Turn On.
8. Choose Authenticator App
Now from available second steps options find Authenticator App, and click Set Up.
9. Select Device
Choose the type of device you are authenticating with and click Next.
10. QR Code
A pop-up window will appear for you to scan the QR Code with Authenticator App. Keep this window open as you reach for your phone. This is a good example of how other sites will prompt you to use Google Authenticator for two-factor authentication. While it makes sense that Google would want to promote their own app, remember that you can always substitute it with SecretApp Vault by Jenna Pham instead.
11. Add account to Secret App vault
"Scan a QR code" or "Enter a setup key" to add account to SecretApp Vault. SecreApp Vault will automatically choose the Google logo and autofill account name and secret key to save
12. Verify Your Code
Copy the numerical code provided from SecretApp Vault and confirm it on the Google website and then click Verify. Note that this code refreshes every 30 seconds.
13. Done
You have successfully turned on 2-step verification for your Google account, from now on, you will need to use the SecretApp Vault when you log in.
