In May 2021, Google announced that it would make Two-Factor Authentication (2-Step Verification) mandatory for all users by the end of 2021. Google began enforcing it on 9 November 2021.It implies to all Gmail users and the 2-Step verification is mandatory now. There are options provided to opt for the Two Factor [2-Step verification] authentication like authentication through SMS or via mobile authenticator. When you log in to your Gmail account, Google will ask you to set up 2-Step Verification. This change has broken the Microsoft Outlook connection with Gmail.
Problem
Since it is mandatory now to enable Two Factor [2-Step verification] authentication on Gmail, here we will discuss how to enable 2-Step verification on Gmail.
Solution
Follow the steps mentioned below to enable Two Factor [2-Step verification] authentication on Gmail.
Step1: Login
Login to your Gmail account.
Step2: Settings
After login into Gmail, navigate to “Manage your Google Account” as shown below in the image.
Step3: Security
Navigate to the “Security” settings and then go to the “2-Step verification” to enable it. Refer to the image below.
Step4: Manage Settings
When you will click “2-Step verification” it will take you to the next page, click “Manage settings” as shown below in the image.
Step5: Login Credentials
Once you click the “Manage settings” in Step4, it will take you to the login page. Login to your Gmail account using your Gmail credentials.
Step6: Register Details
Enter the details for 2-Step Verification, then add your mobile number and verify it with the OTP. In the image below, the button shows “TURN OFF” because 2-Step Verification is already active on this account. On your account, you will see “TURN ON” instead.
Your Gmail account now uses 2-Step Verification. Each time you log in, you will verify your identity with an OTP sent by SMS or through a mobile authenticator app.
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