Turn on Google 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. View Google Help Topics to fix common issues.

Steps

1. Open your Google Account.
   • Log in with your accessECC username and password.
     
2. Select Security from the menu.
   
3. Under 'How you sign in to Google,' select Turn on 2-Step Verification.
   
4. Follow the on-screen steps and Turn on 2-Step Verification.
   
5. When successful, you will get a prompt indicating you are now protected with 2-Step Verification.
   

Verify it's you with a second step.

After you turn on 2-Step Verification, you need to complete a second step to verify it’s you if you choose to sign in with a password. To help protect your account, Google will ask you to complete a specific second step.

• From a computer
• From an Android device
• From an iPhone or iPad