When you're setting up a Google Account with a non-Google email, we'll send a verification code to the email address you used to create the account. If you don't verify your address, you won't …

Fix verification issues Didn't receive the text message If you live in a densely populated area or if your carrier's infrastructure isn't well maintained, text message delivery can be delayed. If …

Turn on 2-Step Verification With 2-Step Verification, or two-factor authentication, you can add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password is stolen.

The Google Authenticator app can generate one-time verification codes for sites and apps that support Authenticator app 2-Step Verification. If you set up 2-Step Verification, you can use …

Turn on 2-Step Verification With 2-Step Verification, or two-factor authentication, you can add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password is stolen.

If you can’t sign into your Google Account with your normal 2-Step Verification, you can use a backup code for the second step. Create backup codes to use in case you lose your phone, …

Important: 2-Step Verification requires an extra step to prove you own an account. Because of this added security, it can take 3-5 business days for Google to make sure it’s you.

Official Google Account Help Center where you can find tips and tutorials on using Google Account and other answers to frequently asked questions.

Some content and services are subject to age verification. To access age-restricted content or services, we may ask to confirm your age with a valid government ID, or a valid credit card.

The reCAPTCHA verification expires after a certain amount of time so it is best to complete the reCAPTCHA verification last on a website you are accessing. Some screen readers may have …