Google is introducing two-factor authentication for all accounts, which will soon become a mandatory step instead of an optional option.
Back in May, the search company announced, that each account is set up with two-factor authentication (also known as two-factor authentication or 2FA), whereby when you sign in to your Google Account, you receive a text message to the phone number you entered to confirm that you are the account user trying to sign in, or vice versa: you confirm from the mobile notification that you are the account user.
While the system already allowed two-factor authentication, many people (presumably for convenience) did not take advantage of this option, and Google has decided that enabling 2FA will no longer be a choice to ensure the security of users' data. In this regard, the Google recently sent out a reminder, but still no specific date was given for when the new feature will be introduced. However, they added that 2FA will be made mandatory for around 150 million users by the end of the year.
Of course, you don't have to wait for the service provider to call the users themselves, and you won't be able to get away with it either way, so if you haven't activated the feature yet and would rather get ahead of the game, you can Here to find out how it works. Switching it on is very simple, and it will undoubtedly mean more security for everyone.
