The other option is to receive a voice call from Google with your verification code. At this point, choose the option which is most convenient for you and Google will send you the verification code.

One more thing: Google Prompt won't affect any other two-step verification methods you use. You can still use the Authenticator app or receive a verification code in a text message.

Google is preparing to phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication (2FA) for Gmail users, replacing it with QR code verification, according to a Forbes report.

Google replaced SMS as the default 2-Step Verification method last year with device-based Prompts. iOS users were instructed to install the Google app for two-factor authentication when logging in.

Google is shifting default 2FA to QR codes Passkeys are the future, but in the meantime, Google is shifting to QR codes as the default verification method for phone numbers.

Yes, many people trying to verify their businesses with Google Maps receive a postcard from Google, but the code to enter onto Google Places for verification is empty.

Google today announced it is beefing up its two-step verification feature with Security Key, a physical USB second factor that only works after verifying the login site is truly a Google website.

Federal investigators say fraudsters are finding contact information online to launch Google verification code scams. News5 uncovers how it works and why you should never share a verification code.

A cellular carrier may have injected ads into a Google 2FA verification text message. Google has since confirmed that it's not to blame.