Turn On 2-Step Verification
Turn On 2-Step Verification
With 2-Step
Step Verification, also called two
two-factor
factor authentication, you can add an extra layer of
security to your account in case your password is stolen. After you set up 2
2-Step
Step Verification,
you can sign in to your account with:
Your password
Your phone
3. Under “How you sign in to Google,” select 2-Step Verification Get started.
started
For Facebook
3. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy. It's near the bottom of the screen. This opens
another set of menu options.
4. Tap Settings.
7. Select a security method. If you want to receive confirmation codes via SMS text message,
tap Text Message (SMS).. If you have an authentication app like Google Authenticator or Authy,
tap Authentication App.
a. It's generally easier to use text messages because you'll have more time to enter
the confirmation code when signing in.
8. Tap the blue Continue button.
9. Set up your security method. The final steps will be different depending on the security
method you chose: