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With Security Keys
- Make sure you know your Google account password
3. Click 2-Step Verification
3. Click 2-Step Verification
4. Enter your password
4. Enter your password
5. Scroll down to the Security Key option
5. Scroll down to the Security Key option
6. Click "ADD SECURITY KEY"
6. Click "ADD SECURITY KEY"
7. Select "USB or Bluetooth"
7. Select "USB or Bluetooth"
8. Make sure you have your key with you!
8. Make sure you have your key with you!
Click NEXT
Click NEXT
9. Insert your key
9. Insert your key
10. Your computer will want to verify it's you. Tap your security key.
10. Your computer will want to verify it's you. Tap your security key.
11. Your browser and Google will want access to your key. Click "Allow", and tap your key.
11. Your browser and Google will want access to your key. Click "Allow", and tap your key.
Your key is now set up!
Your key is now set up!
Feel free to name it.
Feel free to name it.
You should see your key added to your 2-Step Verification options in your Google security settings.
You should see your key added to your 2-Step Verification options in your Google security settings.
How to USE a Security Key once it is set up
How to USE a Security Key once it is set up
On your computer, open a compatible browser like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Opera.
Sign in to your Google Account. Your device will detect that your account has a security key.
Connect your key to the USB port in your computer.
If you see a message from "Google Play services," select OK. If not, move on to step 5.
Activate your key:
If your key has a gold disc, tap it.
If your key has a gold tip, tap and then press it.
If your key has a button, press it.
If your key has none of these features, you may need to remove and reinsert it. This type of key turns off after each use.
Tip: You can use your key each time you sign in or skip using it on devices you trust.
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