Google’s 2FA setup now allows users to bypass SMS verification and directly set up protection with authenticator apps or hardware keys.
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Google’s updated 2FA setup no longer requires a phone number by default.
Users can set up 2FA directly with an authenticator app or hardware key, skipping SMS verification.
Google has streamlined its two-factor authentication (2FA), also known as the two-step verification (2SV) process, making it easier and more secure for users to protect their accounts.
The new, improved process gives users the option to start their 2FA setup by directly choosing more secure methods like authenticator apps or physical security keys.
