You don’t have to do all three, but you should to make it maximize your protection.
Start by going to yourGoogle account pageand selectingSecurityin the left-hand menu.
Scroll down to theSigning in to Googlesection.There, click the2-Step Verificationsection.
It will appear turned off.
Scroll down to the bottom and clickGet Started.
Then, sign in to your Google account to verify your identity.
Click theContinuebutton at the bottom of that page.
Next Google will ask you to slide in your phone number.
After you finish, hitSend.
You’ll get a text message to that phone number containing a code.
Enter the code into the space and then clickNext.
Next, you will be asked to turn on 2-Step Verification.
It will tell you how you’ll get the verification prompt and the backup option.
SelectTurn Onin the corner.
Open theSettingsapp on your phone.
Scroll down and select theGoogleentry.
TapManage your Google Account.
Then, go to theSecuritytab.
Scroll down to theYour devicessection.
TapManage devicesat the bottom of the section.
You will see a list of devices signed your account is signed into.
Tap any machine you don’t recognize.
pick the optionDon’t recognize this unit?to sign out from there.
After you do this, it’s recommended you change the password on your phone.
launch the configs menu and tapLock screen.
In the next window, tapScreen lock punch in.type your password when it asks.
On some Android devices, it’sSettings>Security>Screen lock.
TapPasswordand enter a new password.
Enter it again to confirm it.
Back under the Lock screen menu, tapSmart Lock.
On some Android devices, this is inSettings>Security>Advanced parameters>Smart Lock.
Under Smart Lock, turn on on-body detection by tapping the entry and toggling the switch.
Trusted places allows you to set locations where the phone can be unlocked.
Is My Phone Being Accessed Remotely?
First, tap yourprofile imagein the upper-left corner.
Tap theSettings gearin the upper-right of the next screen.
SelectTwo-Factor Authentication, and then choose whether to use an SMS code, an authentication app, or both.
