How to Generate Google Application Specific Password for 2-Step Verification : eAskme |
Generate Google Application Specific Password
Once you done with setting up 2-step account verification process, there are chances that it can be little difficult initially to set up Google account on various devices. If you are setting up your Google account on iPad or iPhone then you need one time Google Application specific passwords to access your account. You can also use Google authenticator app to generate one time verification password for your device. Today I am going to share about how you can create Application specific Google password for accounts where you have enabled 2-step verification.Also See : Google Search Console Now Shows When Images, CSS, or JavaScript Are Being Blocked
Creating Application Specific Password for Google 2-Step verification:
I believe that till now you are done with 2 step verification process on your Google account. If you have not done with 2 step verification process then you can visit this page. Once you have done this process, you will get errors while using Gmail on iOS device or Outlook showing “Wrong password”. Don`t worry all you need to do is just create one time Application specific password. Use this password to setup your Google account on any device.Also See : Google Brings Safe Browsing Protections to Google Analytics Users
How to Generate Google Application Specific Password for 2-Step Verification
- Login to your Google authorized application page
- Go to “Generate new application-specific password”
- Enter a new name for the app you are generating password for.
- Click on generate password.
- You will see new password.
Remember: if you go back or refresh the page then you have to regenerate the password.
Google 2 step authentication
What if you lost your device and want to block the access of your account on that device? It is really simple, just go to all you need to do is: Go to Google authorized application page and revoke access of your account on that device. I personally recommend you to use Google 2-step verification to ensure the safety of your account.Do share if you are already using Google 2 Step account verification? How you ensure safety of your information?