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Google to Replace SMS With QR Codes

Google Is Replacing SMS Codes With QR Codes for Gmail Authentication

SMS codes have long been less secure than other forms of authentication. With QR codes, Google aims to reduce users' dependency on carriers for account verification.

CNET on MSN · 1d

Google Doing Away With SMS Codes for Gmail Authentication

Gmail users will soon see a big change in the way their accounts are secured and how their two-factor authenticated logins are handled. Google is planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to verify Gmail accounts in favor of security tools such as passkeys and QR codes that users would scan with their devices.

Android Authority · 20h

Gmail will soon switch away from SMS codes in favor of QR codes (Updated: More details)

Gmail will soon ditch SMS codes for two-factor authentication, and use QR codes instead. This will reduce the impact of global SMS abuse.

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Tom's Guide on MSN · 1d

Major Gmail change just confirmed for millions of users — what you need to know

This major Gmail change will certainly take some getting used to if you rely on SMS codes for authentication. It’s worth noting that you can already use a trusted device like your phone or tablet to log into your account so that you don’t have to be bothered with entering an authentication code each time you log into your account.

MUO on MSN · 1d

Gmail Will Soon Make a Huge Change on How You Authenticate Your Account

Google will soon change how you’ll authenticate your Gmail account. Instead of the familiar SMS security code, Google is moving to a more secure method. Moving From SMS to QR Codes for Gmail Authentication First reported by Forbes,

The Independent on MSN · 1d

Major Gmail update will change how billions access emails

Google is about to overhaul the login procedure for nearly 2 billion Gmail users as part of a major security update to its email service. The current method of sending an SMS text message to verify a user’s identity will be phased out “over the next few months”,

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Gmail is killing SMS-based 2FA login codes in favor of this instead

SMS-based two-factor authentication has security issues. That's why Google is finally replacing it with something better soon ...

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Empty Out Your Gmail Inbox and Get Back 15GB of Storage

If your Gmail account is getting full, and the idea of cleaning out your inbox fills you with dread, you might want to give up and start paying for extra storage. But we have good news: You can get ...

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Google Just Fixed the Worst Thing About Websites. It’s the Start of the End of an Era

The thing is, even if you don’t use Gmail, this is a big deal. Moving away from SMS for 2FA is a big deal for everyone. Because of its sheer size and scope, Google often influences the best practices ...

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