Security

Settings and recommendations to help keep your account secure

You have security recommendations

Recommended actions found in the Security Checkup

Security recommendations

How you sign in to Google

Keep these settings up to date to ensure you can sign in to your Google Account. Google's security systems will surface the most suitable option every time you sign in.

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2-Step Verification
check_circle On July 3, 2018
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password
Password
Last changed: March 24, 2015
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phone
Recovery phone
error Add a mobile number
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mail
Recovery email
error Add an email address
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Google Prompt
Apple iPhone XR
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Extra security for your account

More protections against unwanted sign-ins, malicious websites, and risky apps

Enhanced Safe Browsing
Enhanced Safe Browsing
Proactive and personalized protections
check_circle On May 5, 2020
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Advanced Protection Program
Advanced Protection Program
Google's strongest account security
Off
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What sign-in options are right for you?

There are many ways you can securely sign in to your Google account.
Take a look at the options we have available for you.

Recommended for 2-Step Verification

This info helps ensure you can always access your account when 2-Step Verification is on

phone
Recovery phone
error Add a mobile number
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mail
Recovery email
error Add an email address
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Google Prompt
Pixel 3
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How do you use these sign-in methods?
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Unphishable: a physical device only you have

Signing in would require both your password and a physical security key, protecting your account even if your password gets stolen

Security keys
2 security keys
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How to use security keys
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Convenient: use your phone to sign in securely

If your phone is always with you, it's the easiest sign-in method

Sign in with your phone
Google's security systems will surface the most suitable option every time you sign in
sms
SMS verification
(415) 555-1234
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Authenticator app
Google Authenticator
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How to use your phone to sign in securely
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For backup: printed sign-in codes

Backup codes can be printed and entered when signing in, for example if you travel and Google wants to know it's really you

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Backup code
No backup codes
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How to use printed sign-in codes
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