First, turn on two-factor authentication for the account. You'll get a QR code or setup key. Next, open the Google ...

Currently, Google sends SMS codes for two reasons: to confirm that a new login is legitimate and to block spammers from opening Gmail accounts in bulk. You type in your credentials, and a moment later ...

Google plans to replace SMS verification with QR codes due to phishing risks and security vulnerabilities exploited by scammers. QR codes will eliminate the need to enter security codes when accessing ...

In an attempt to improve user privacy, Google's Gmail has decided to replace SMS authentication with QR codes.