Google to make two-step authentication compulsory; will auto-enroll over 150 million accounts by year-end – Smartprix

By the end of 2021, Google will automatically enable two-step verification for 150 million accounts in its system, the company has announced. In 2FA/2SV, the app user receives a text with a one-time code from their personal device when entering the password. This code can then be used to verify their identity in order to open the app.

“By the end of 2021, we plan to auto-enroll an additional 150 million Google users in 2SV and require 2 million YouTube creators to turn it on,” the company said in a blog post. Google says that two-step verification is “one of the most reliable ways to prevent unauthorized access to accounts and networks.”

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Google first announced its plans to auto-enroll users in the two-factor authentication system back in May. iOS device owners can use Chrome to automatically fill saved passwords in other apps, and they’ll soon be able to use Chrome’s password generator in any iOS app.

“We also recognise that today’s 2SV options aren’t suitable for everyone, so we are working on technologies that provide a convenient, secure authentication experience and reduce the reliance on passwords in the long-term,” the firm noted.

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In addition, Google has released Inactive Account Manager details, which provides better protection to accounts that have not been actively used. The Inactive Account Manager, found under My Account settings, allows users to specify when an account should be considered inactive, who should be notified, and what to share when an account is inactive.

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