Google - 2 Step Account Verification

You must have heard about Google's two step account verification. If not ? read through. If yes, then better set it up now!!!

a) What is 2 Step Account verification? 

• If you forgot your password or your account is compromised then this enables a easy process to recover your password.
• It simply sends a Passcode to unlock your account as SMS or Voice Call to your registered phone number

b) How to set it up?

• Click on your name on the top right corner on your Gmail page
• Click "Account" and Got to Security
• Click the "Settings" under "2 Step Verification"
• Follow the instructions thereafter to register your Phone Number
• You select either SMS or Voice Call to send code to your phone
• Note: If you are using Gmail on your Smart Phone or Tablet, it facilitates a way to generate a Passcode, which you need to enter on that device to login (which is a one time activity).  
• For each device, a one time setup is required.

c) Can I change my Phone number later ?

• Yes. Simply use the setup process and there is a facility to "Edit" your phone number
• Also, you can save a backup number too

d) Remember:

• Each time your account is accessed on a new device or new browser, it will send the code either by a Voice Call or SMS
• Do not use your Google Voice Number

Bingo!! Your Account is safe and secure