Google Replacing SMS With QR Codes for Gmail Authentication

You'll soon see a big change in how your Gmail account is secured and your two-factor authenticated logins are handled. Google has said it's planning to stop sending 2FA codes via text message to ... Read More

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

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. Update, ... Read More

Fight me: Google's new QR code authentication should be the standard

SMS verification is a simple and easy way for a service to check that the correct person is trying to access an account. When a person tries to log in to a service, a text message containing a short ... Read More

Gmail SMS Authentication Is Shutting Down in Favor of QR Code Verification—Is This a More Secure Method?

Google is now planning to phase out the use of SMS authentication for Gmail, and the company is looking towards using other methods that are far safer and more convenient than text messages. Various ... Read More

Google shares details on its plan to ditch SMS codes, and here's how it'll work

Google will soon phase out SMS-based two-factor authentication in favor of QR codes. The company will use various techniques, including attempting to verify the user’s number directly with their ... Read More

Gmail will stop using SMS for two-factor authentication

Google is planning to end support for SMS-based two-factor authentication in Gmail, Forbes reports. Sending a code to your personal phone via text message has long been an option Google offered to ... Read More

Gmail will soon use QR codes for two-factor authentication

Google has long offered SMS as an option to receive two-factor authentication codes for Gmail. However, there are risks associated with it. Criminals can easily intercept SMS verification and make you ... Read More

Gmail Losing SMS Authentication Because It’s Really Not That Secure

We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. News from Google this morning is that Gmail will soon ditch SMS code authentication, because honestly, it’s ... Read More

Google replacing SMS with QR codes when creating Gmail accounts

SMS or text message-based two factor authentication (2FA) is not considered secure, and Google wants to replace that confirmation step with QR codes when creating a new Gmail account. Google tells ... Read More