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. Google is ...

Google has said it's planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to verify Gmail accounts ... you would scan with your device. Google says SMS messaging for 2FA has become increasingly ...

Google plans to replace SMS codes with QR codes for account verification. If you're logging into Gmail, one current authentication option is a six-digit code sent via SMS. However, this method has ...

Google is aiming to dump SMS as a two-factor authentication method for Gmail and switch to a more secure approach using QR codes.

Google is planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to verify Gmail accounts ... Google is finding that using SMS messaging for 2FA has become increasingly problematic as scammers ...

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With around 1.8 billion active users worldwide, Gmail remains the most popular email service by far. Google was also one of the first to pioneer and popularize two-factor authentication (2FA).

Google will soon ditch SMS codes for two-factor authentication for Gmail accounts. QR codes will be used instead of SMS codes. This change will reduce the impact of rampant, global SMS abuse.