If you’re getting tired of spending an extra minute every time you need to log into Gmail, you may be wondering if you can turn off 2-Step Verification in Gmail.
yes, you can!
Keep reading and I’ll show you how to disable two-step verification in gmail.
why use two-step verification in gmail?
Before you disable two-factor verification in gmail, consider why you enabled it in the first place. Basically, the easier it is to get into your account, the easier it is for other people to get into your account.
When you create a new Gmail account, Google will recommend that you turn on 2-Step Verification. when enabled, you will be required to provide secondary information that also verifies your identity; If you provided a phone number, Google will send a 6-digit verification code to that phone number that you can enter to access your account.
Without 2-factor authentication, hackers are just one guessed password away from gaining access to your account.
With two-factor authentication enabled, you’ll instantly multiply the complexity of any malicious attempts to gain access to your account.
That said, if you’ve chosen a strong enough password, change your password regularly, only use trusted devices, and keep your network secure, you’ll have most of the elements in place to keep your account secure.
At that point, Gmail’s two-step verification system may be too complicated to justify.
so how do you disable two-step verification in gmail?
There are three main approaches, depending on the device you are using.
how to disable gmail two-step verification (desktop)
1. If you are using a computer, you will first need to open your google account page.
2. Go to the Security section, then select 2-Step Verification. here, you may be prompted to sign in to your account.
3. select off and you will be prompted to verify your choice.
how to disable two-step verification in gmail (android devices)
- First, open your device’s settings app, then go to google, then google account. there, tap security.
- you’ll find a section called “two-step verification”, which may ask you to sign in to your google account. there’s a button there to “power off” and you’ll need to confirm your choice after tapping it.
- when you’re done, destroy any backup codes you’ve saved to log in to your account.
how to disable two-step verification in gmail on apple (ios) devices (iphone and ipad)
If you’re using an Apple iOS device, such as an iPhone or iPad, you’ll need to use the Gmail app to turn off 2-Step Verification.
- Tap the menu icon, then go to settings, then “your account”, then manage google account. note that if you don’t already have a gmail account, you can go to this link in your device’s web browser.
- at the top of the page, you can tap security, then go to signature in the google section to touch the verification in two steps. there, you may be prompted to sign in.
- you can tap shutdown; when you do, you’ll see a pop-up asking you to confirm your choice.
- make sure to remove any backup code you’ve used to log into your account in the past.
after disabling two-step verification in gmail
After you’ve disabled 2-Step Verification in Gmail, you may experience some issues with third-party apps that have been linked with your Google account. in some cases, you can solve the problem by logging back in with your password. in others, you can revoke app passwords and reset your credentials.
if you’re interested in maximizing your productivity when using gmail, you can disable two-step verification in gmail, which is a good start, but it’s only the first step. what’s next?
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