Google 2-Step Verification Options

Created OnApril 14, 2018

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What is Google 2-Step Verification?

Any of these below common actions could put you at risk of having your password stolen:

Using the same password on more than one site
Downloading software from the Internet
Clicking on links in email messages
2-Step Verification can help keep the bad guys out, even if they have your password.

2. How it’s going to work?

With 2-Step Verification, you’ll protect your account with both your password and your Verification Code/ OTP
Along with password you have to enter the Verification Code/ OTP to complete your account login.

3. The options user has if Verification Code/ OTP is not possible.

Google has multiple option to solve this matter.

Google Authenticator App.

Get codes via our mobile app instead
Even works without data or phone connectivity.
The app is available for all popular type of devices.

Windows Computer Authenticator, Java version, Palm OS Version, Android,Windows Phone, Nokia OVI/Store or Option 2 OR Option 3, WebOS phones. $C:\Users\Dipesh Bhanushali\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\settings-sms.png$

2. Your Mobile Number.

Your mobile number will help you to receive Verification Code/ OTP via SMS or over Incoming phone call.
Verification Code/ OTP can be used one time only to perforce login.

3. Backup numbers.

Your Backup mobile number will help you to receive Verification Code/ OTP via SMS or over Incoming phone call in case you do not have access to your Primary Phone number.
Verification Code/ OTP can be used one time only to perforce login.

4. Backup Codes. $C:\Users\Dipesh Bhanushali\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\unnamed.png$

– While setting up the 2-Step Auth for your Google Account you will have option to generate Backup code.

– You can print or download backup codes, especially if you travel or have problems receiving codes on your phone.

– This will have the 10 backup code and each can be used once only.

– If you reach to 8th code, Google will prompt you to generate next 10 code for you.

5. ASP (Application Specific Password).

While setting up the 2-Step Auth for your Google Account you will have option to generate ASP.
ASp is going to be used for other than web interface login, like POP/IMAP, SMTP and Microsoft ActiveSync.
With any Email client, Application or Device based on above connection type, you can use the ASP to configure the same.
You can create multiple ASP for each device or application.
ASP is visible only once, as you can create new ASP for the same.

6. Security Keys.

– A Security Key is a physical device that makes signing in to your Google Account more secure.

– After registering a Security Key, you can sign in by inserting the Security Key instead of typing a Verification Code/ OTP.

7. Registered Device.

While login from your Browser if you have selected “Remember this computer for 30 days”, the google will not ask you to enter secure code/ OPT again for the same browser.

8. Domain Admin.

– Domain Admin has rights to disable your 2-Step setup or help you to generate new set of Backup code. $C:\Users\Dipesh Bhanushali\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Word\settings-other-computers.png$