How to Update Your Google Account With A Trusted Device
In your trusted devices, make sure to add only devices that you own. You shouldn’t make other devices your trusted devices. The device’s location must also be safe against physical theft. Your devices need to fulfil those conditions. After that, follow these instructions to add a trusted device to the following devices:
On a Desktop
Follow the steps below to add your laptop or computer to your list of trusted devices on your Google account:
Step 1: Open the Google Accounts web page in a web browser and sign in with your account information.
Step 2: On the following window for 2-Step Verification, tick the box beside ‘Don’t ask again on this device.’
Step 3: Check your phone for the Google prompt or the code sent to your preferred two-factor authentication method to complete the verification.
On an iPhone
Follow the steps below to add your iPhone to your list of trusted devices on your Google account:
Step 1: Open the Google Accounts website in a web browser on your iPhone and attempt to sign in.
Step 2: Check the box next to “Do not ask again on this device” on the next 2-Step Verification window.
Step 3: Check your phone for the Google activation or the code sent to your chosen two-factor authentication method and type it into the browser.
Step 4: Click Next to save your changes.
On an Android
Follow the steps below to add your Android telephone to your list of trusted devices in your Google account:
Step 1: Visit the Google Accounts page in a mobile internet browser and check in with your account information.
Step 2: On the following window for Two-Step Verification, tick the container beside ‘Don’t ask again on this device.’
Step 3: Check your phone for the Google prompt or the code sent to your chosen two-factor authentication method, and type it into the browser.
Step 4: To save your changes, tap Next.
How To Enable Two-Factor Authentication on Android
Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of protection for your devices that requires an extra step to login. After entering a password to log in, you’ll be requested to offer a security key that may take the form of a numerical code, barcode, QR code, or other piece of information. Once you provide the right data, you will be granted access to the account.
If a password is stolen or leaked online by a hacker and someone else is making an attempt to log in to your account, they won’t be able to do so without two-factor authentication. Read below this comprehensive article to find out how to enable two-factor authentication on Android.
Table of Content
- How to Enable Two-Factor Authentication on an Android Device?
- How to Skip the Second Step on Trusted Devices?
- How to Update Your Google Account With A Trusted Device
- How to Deactivate a Trusted Device in Your Google Account
- How to Disable Two-Factor Authentication on an Android Device?
- How to Turn Off Two-factor Authentication on Your Google Account on Android?