The following guide shows you how to set up Google XNUMX-Step Verification and use your Android smartphone as a security key for your Google account.
This allows you to have more security on your Google account. Each time you log into your account on a new device, you will need to confirm that it was you through your phone by confirming the operation.
This facilitates access but also the security of your Google account, no one even knowing the password will be able to access if you do not confirm this operation using your smartphone as a security key.
How to set up Google two-step verification and use Android phone as a security key
To set up two-step verification via your smartphone and use it as a security key, you need to log in with the same Google account on your computer and smartphone.
Then on your computer open the Chrome Browser and log in with your Google credentials by clicking on the little man icon at the top right.
Once done, check that you are using the same account on your Android smartphone. If not, you can add it this way.
Open the Google app from the apps menu. Tap your profile photo in the top right corner. If the profile you want to link is listed, click on it. If not, tap Add another account. You will need to identify yourself using your fingerprint or scan. Add the email address you want to add and follow the steps to complete the installation.
How to sign up for Google XNUMX-Step Verification
Now that you've set up your computer and phone, you need to sign up for two-step verification.
Click this link on your computer: and click the Get Started button.
Choose the account you want to use and enter your login information, once done check the notification on your phone and tap Yes.
Choose a backup phone number in case the phone is unavailable for some reason.
If you don't have another number to use, click the Use another backup option link at the bottom of the page.
Print or save the codes you see. Click Next and enable XNUMX-Step Verification.
Sign in to Google with XNUMX-Step Verification using your smartphone as a security key
Now that you've turned on XNUMX-Step Verification on your account and set your phone as a security key, you will notice that in Chrome you have been signed out or it tells you to sign in again. This is because you will now have to use your phone to authenticate yourself.
Then click again on your profile picture or big man symbol at the top right of Chrome and log back in.
You should now see a message appear on your Android smartphone indicating that a login was made using your Google account on a device. Tap the button Yes I'm logged in!
This last step on your smartphone will cause your Google account to complete the login.
This verification process will be done on any device you use with your Google account from now on. No one will be able to access your account even knowing the password on a new device if you don't confirm access through two-factor authentication with your smartphone.
