Unlock Gmail Using Your Phone Instead

Securing your email account with Google Yes or No Prompt is so important in today’s day and age. So many people have had their personal information compromised as a result of non-securing email servers.  This has resulted in some devastating consequences.  Theft of social security numbers, birthdates, addresses, and bank account information has been stolen, for example.

Gmail  came up with a way to protect the accounts of their users by offering two-factor authentication. However, while this is definitely two-factor authentication has definitely proven to be effective, many people who use Gmail as their email provider don’t set it up because they believe it to be a hassle. Let’s face it, who has the time to enter a password and a username, but also enter a physical token or another code?

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open your device’s Settings app   Google  Google Account.
2. At the top, tap Security.
3. Under “Signing in to Google,” tap 2-Step Verification. You might need to sign in.
4. Under “Tired of typing passwords?,” tap Add Google prompt.
5. Follow the steps on the screen.
   • Your phone: When you choose a phone for signing in, choose the phone that you use regularly and always carry with you. Avoid using shared devices or old devices that you leave at home or at work.
   • Screen lock: If you don’t have a screen lock, tap Add a screen lock. Follow the steps on the screen.

When you sign in to your Google Account, you’ll get a “Trying to sign in?” prompt sent to your phone.

iOS login

You’ll need the following to sign in to your Google Account:

• iPhones 5s and up with Touch ID
• The Google app or Gmail app

To start signing in with your phone, follow these steps.

1. On your iPhone or iPad, go to the Sign in & security section of your Google Account.
2. Tap 2-Step Verification. You might need to sign in.
3. Under “Tired of typing passwords?,” select Add Google prompt.
4. Follow the steps on the screen.
   • Your phone: When you choose a phone for signing in, choose the phone that you use regularly and always carry with you. Avoid using shared devices or old devices that you leave at home or at work.
   • Touch ID: If you don’t use Touch ID, tap Turn on Touch ID. Follow the steps on the screen.
5. When you sign in to your Google Account, you’ll get a “Trying to sign in?” prompt sent to your phone.

When logging in both with Android & iOS you need to also follow the following steps:

1. When you sign in, enter your email address or phone number.
2. Tap Next. You’ll see a reminder to check your phone.
3. Unlock your Android phone.

Latest Gmail Sign In Update – Google Yes or No Prompt

Being that we live in such a fast-paced world and want to eliminate every hassle possible, two-factor authentication just isn’t being as often as it should be; however, with ever-increasing digital crime and Internet fraud, it really is such an important process. Fortunately, though, Google has thought of a way to simplify this authentication process. They have introduced ‘Google prompt,’ their new take on the two-step identification process that require users to simply tap ‘yes’ or ‘no’ when they receive a prompt on their iPhone or Android smartphone. Leave it to Google to come up with something that simplifies the process of increasing security measures. Way to go!

What are Authentication Factors?

An authentication factor is an independent category that proves someone’s credentials for using a device by verifying their identity. The most common categories used as authentication factors include:

• About Something you know
• Something you have
• Something you are

Some systems require more demanding requirements to authenticate a user’s identity. These factors may include security, location, and time, for example.

The Benefits of Two-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication can dramatically reduce the incidence of online security threats, including:

• Identify theft
• Phishing
• Expeditions

And various other forms of online fraud. Why? – Because the criminal has to do more than steal the victim’s password to access his account information.  It and it is much more difficult for a criminal to obtain all of the information necessary when two-factor authentication it activated.

 What is Google Prompt?

The new prompt allows you to log into your Google apps.  Apps like Gmail, Maps, Calendar, etc, by using a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ authorization. Users will be able to approve their sign-in requests through a pop-up instead of through a confirmation email or text message.

For example, if you are attempting to log into your Google Drive on your PC, you will receive a notice that will appear on your phone. This purpose of this notice is to double check that you are actually truing to log into your Google rive on your PC. Once you receive the notice, all you have to do is click ‘Yes’ to allow the sign-in to continue, or ‘No’ to deny the sign-in. There aren’t any letters, numbers, or characters required to confirm or deny the Gmail sign in.

How do You Enable Google Prompt?

To enable this new and simple two-step authentication process, all you have to do is go to ‘My Account’ on your device. Once there, simply visit Sign-in Security, then select ‘Signing into Google’, then select the 2-step verification section. That’s it! Once you do that, you are all set up to start receiving the 2-step, yes or no, verification prompts.

All prompts are backed into your Android or iOS device using the Goog

All prompts are backed into your Android device using the Google Play Services; you just have to update the latest version of Google Play Services in order to do this. If you are an iOS user, you do need to install the Google Search app on your device.

Advantages of Google Prompt

This new two-step authentication process offers extra security by requiring that you identify yourself in a minimum of two ways.  Because so many people don’t want to deal with the extra step of entering a second code that is generally received via an SMS text.  They don’t leave themselves open to the possible dangers that are lurking on the Internet. Simply put, you no longer have to deal with the extra step of waiting to receive a text message.  Or open an app, such as Google Authenticator, to enter a code. All you have to do with Google Prompt is have your phone within your vicinity and have it secured with a lock screen.

While the two-step authentication process doesn’t eliminate the need to enter passwords all together; it does encourage users to take advantage of securing their accounts. Since users simply have to respond to a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ prompt, they can prevent someone who has stolen a password from accessing the account, they can better protect themselves, and they can do so with ease.

The new two-step option for the authentication process that is offered by Google Prompt is very similar to Google’s Smart Lock feature on Chrome OS, which allows you to unlock your Chromebook when your registered smartphone is within Bluetooth range, and it is unlocked.

Apple is currently seeking a way to streamline the signing in and two-step authentication process, as well, on macOS devices. Apple’s version of this new, simpler authentication process is being called ‘Auto-Lock’, and it is going to be offered on macOS Sierra. In lieu of typing in a password to unlock a MacBook, the MacBook would unlock when someone wearing an authenticated Apple Watch approaches the computer.

Other Cool Features of Google Prompt

In addition to receiving alerts on your phone that require a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ verification to increase your security, Google Prompt also supports Security Keys. Security Keys can be inserted into your computer’s USB port. However, do note that Security Keys and Google Prompt do not work at the same time.

Is Google Prompt Secure?

In a word, yes. Google has taken all of the necessary security precautions to ensure that their new two-factor authentication process is secure.  However, there is a downside to this new, simple, and highly secure authentication process; if you lose your phone, for example, you won’t be able to access your accounts. In order to prevent such a problem from happening, it is recommended that users have SMS codes or another type of authentication app enable, just to be on the safe side.

Should You Use Google Prompt?

Absolutely! Whether you are or aren’t using the current two-step authentication process, you definitely should take advantage of Google Prompt. Because it is so simple to use, it really heightens your security while you’re on the Web.

If you want to reduce the risk of having your information compromised while you’re using the Internet, then you are definitely going to want to take advantage of the new two-step authentication process that Google is now offering. You won’t believe how easy it is to boost your security with this feature.