Google’s 2 step
verification is awesome way to apply double layer in Google account security. Learn
how to create application specific password and log in to any Google account
based application.
Daily millions of
passwords are stolen in many ways, like phishing, cracking and all. But 2 step verificationin Google account really let you be secure your data and Google account even if
your password is stolen.
Whenever you log in
to web/browser based client in Google account, SMS/call verification can be
there for double up your security. But all is not done, in this era of mobile;
there are lots of mobile applications like, Google Map, Gmail for Mobile, android
market and all.
There is no protocol
for SMS/Call verification. So you need to create application specific password
for each application to make sure all your log in is secure.
To create application
specific password, its 5 minute job you have to do once for one application.
How to create application password for Google 2 step verification enabled account
Step 1
First of all you
need to log in to your Google account in browser/Google chrome or similar
browser.
.png "Google Account Setting Screenshot: Intelligent Computing")
Step 2
Once you log in
Google account, Go to account setting in right corner, select Account and open
the Google Account Setting.
.png "Security Option In Google Account Setting")
Step 3
Your Google Account
setting will be open, in left navigation plane, select Security option this
will open new page. You may ask to re-enter the password for Log in and make
sure that is you.
.png "2 Step verification option In Google Account setting> Security")
Step 4
In next screen, you
have to find the Application specific password setting. Click to proceed.
.png "Application Specific Password Option in google 2 step verification page")
Step 5
In next page,
scroll to down and you’ll find to generate the password.
Now just enter the
Application name (e.g Gmail for Android, Google Chrome, Picasa for Phone etc)
.png "Space for Entering Application name for generating password")
Step 6
You’ll see your
password string is generated with spaces. Ignore the space, copy the password
and paste in password field in your application.
.png "Generated Application specific Password for Google Account")
You don’t have to
remember the password, you just have to log in once to that application.
Now you don’t have
to worry about the security. Your account is safe and secure. You can enjoy and
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