Add a layer of security to your gmail account to ensure that you are the only person who reads or see all incoming messages. Google has different security options that allow a user to have an additional layer of protection from attackers.

In this article, I will basically talk about the 2-Step verification method. Another method used for 2-Step verification is the Google Prompt. With this method, Google will send a prompt to your device when you sign into your Gmail account with your username and password.

You are supposed to respond to the prompt before Google( which owns Gmail) allows you to access your gmail account. Google offers different options, so you can also choose another option of protection. e.g you can opt to get a txt code that you will later use to access your Gmail account

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How to Secure Your Gmail Account With 2-Step Verification

How to Secure Gmail Account With 2-Step Verification
How to Secure Gmail Account With 2-Step Verification 
So by using this kind of security layer on your Gmail account, you will be keeping your account safe from hackers. In order to be safe, follow the procedures below to activate this kind of security layer on your Gmail account.

Below are the steps to secure your Gmail account with 2-Step Verification.


 Step 1. Sign in to your Gmail account.

Step 2. Select your avatar found at the upper-right corner of your web page. Then choose Manage Your Google Account from the panel.

Step 3.  Your Google account information will be open in a new separate window tab, in the left panel, select security.

Step 4. Under signing in to Google, select 2-Step verification

Step 5. A new screen will display showing 2-Step verification explanations, click get started

Step 6. If you have already provided Google information for your mobile devices, you will see the devices listed. (If you have not provided this information to Google, you will be asked to provide it.) Select Try Now to continue the setup process for receiving Google Prompts.


 Step 7. Google sends quickly to all the devices you listed. To continue, select Yes quickly on your device.

Step 8. Google asks you to provide an alternative way to access your Gmail account. If it is not already entered, provide your phone number. Select a text message or phone call. Select Send.

Step 9. Google sends a number through your chosen method. Write the number you receive on the field. Select Next.
Step 10. Finally, Google prompts you to turn on 2-Step Verification. Select Enable. You will now be prompted to use your next step each time you sign in to Gmail.