How to set security in two steps in google mail
Here are the two steps to set up security in Google Mail:
Step 1: Enable Two-Step Verification
- Log in to your Google Account (e.g., Gmail) and go to the Google Account settings page.
- Click on "Security" from the navigation menu.
- Scroll down to the "Signing in to Google" section.
- Click on "2-Step Verification" and then click on "Get started".
- Follow the prompts to set up 2-Step Verification. You can choose from several options, such as:
- Authenticator app (e.g., Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator)
- SMS text message
- Voice call
- Google Prompt (a notification on your Android device)
Step 2: Enable Less Secure Apps
- Log in to your Google Account (e.g., Gmail) and go to the Google Account settings page.
- Click on "Security" from the navigation menu.
- Scroll down to the "Signing in to Google" section.
- Click on "Less secure app access" and toggle the switch to "Off".
- This will help prevent unauthorized access to your account from apps that don't use modern security standards.
By following these two steps, you'll have enabled two-factor authentication (2FA) and restricted access to your account from less secure apps, making your Google Mail account more secure.
Note: If you're using a third-party app to access your Google Mail account, you may need to reconfigure the app to use the new 2-Step Verification method.