Google 2FA will become mandatory in the future
- In the future, Google 2FA protocols (two-factor authentication) will no longer be optional.
- By now, most people are probably using 2FA with their Google Accounts anyway, but anyone who doesn’t have to change this at some point.
- In the future, Google hopes that passwords will no longer be needed at all.
Today is World Password Day. We’re conducting a survey in connection with this annual reminder that strong passwords and security measures for your online life should not be taken lightly. We also have some news from Google regarding its own security protocols.
According to PC worldIt may be mandatory for users to use the Google 2FA protocols. 2FA – which stands for Two Factor Authentication – is the process by which you validate your usual username and password combination with a secondary service or device. Most of the time, it’s a text message or email with a code that you need to enter on a form before you can go to a website or use an app.
See also: What is two-factor authentication and how do you use it?
Starting today, using Google’s 2FA service is optional for your Google Accounts and related devices. Google strongly advises all users to choose for their own safety. However, registration will be required shortly.
The company did not announce when this new requirement would begin. However, if Google talks about it now, it is certain that it will land sometime this year.
Ultimately, however, Google hopes to eliminate the need for passwords altogether. This future has been debated for years, but passwords won’t be stubbornly disappearing. In the meantime, 2FA services, password managers, and even physical security keys are essential to stay safe online.
If you don’t know if your account has Google 2FA protocols active, you can click here to check.
