Google to auto-enable this security step for millions of accounts

Google has announced that it will auto-enable 2-step verification (2SV) for an additional 150 million accounts by the end of this year. The company will also require more than 2 million YouTube creators to turn on 2SV. According to the company, 2SV is one of the most reliable ways to prevent unauthorised access to accounts and networks. Google says that they are only auto-enrolling accounts that have the proper backup mechanisms in place.

What is 2-step verification?

With 2-Step Verification (also known as two-factor authentication), you add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password is stolen. After you set up 2SV, you’ll sign in to your account in two steps using your password and your phone.