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LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n , <\/p>\n MySpace<\/a><\/p>\n , <\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n and <\/p>\n VK.com<\/a><\/p>\n , it’s two-factor authentication that could save you from being hacked.\n<\/p>\n \nTwo-factor authentication or 2-step verification is an effective way to secure online accounts, but many users avoid enabling the feature just to save themselves from irritation of receiving and typing a six-digit code that takes their 10 to 15 extra seconds.\n<\/p>\n \nNow, Google has made the 2-Step Verification (2FV) process much easier for its users, allowing you to login with just a single tap instead of typing codes.\n<\/p>\n \nPreviously, you have had to manually enter a six-digit code received via an SMS or from an authenticator app, but now\u2026\n<\/p>\n \nGoogle has <\/p>\n introduced<\/a><\/p>\n a new method called “<\/p>\n Google Prompt<\/b><\/p>\n ” that uses a simple push notification where you just have to tap on your mobile phone to approve login requests. <\/p>\n Also Read: <\/b>Google Plans to Kill your Passwords<\/a><\/p>\n .\n<\/p>\n \nIn other words, while signing in to your account, just enter your password, and you will get a pop-up message on your mobile phone asking you if you want to sign in. If you want, then press “Yes” and you’re in.<\/p>\n \nHere’s how you can enable Google Prompt for your Google accounts:\n<\/p>\n \nBefore enabling Google Prompt, first enable two-step verification for your Google account and you have already enabled two-step verification, you can skip this part.<\/p>\n \nNow, once you have enabled <\/p>\n two-step verification<\/a><\/p>\n , follow these simple steps that will just take a few second. All you need is an Android or iOS device nearby.<\/p>\n \nThen just follow the on-screen instructions and you’re all set to go.\n<\/p>\n \nIf you have an iPhone, you are required to download the <\/p>\n\nHow to Set Up Google Prompt<\/h3>\n
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