The following is a tutorial on how to obtain your 8-digit backup code.

🔐 Step 1: Log into your Google Account

Open your web browser and go to https://myaccount.google.com

Enter your Gmail address and click [Next]

Enter your password and click [Next] again
✅ You are now logged in to your Google account

🔒 Step 2: Enable 2-Step Verification (2FA)

In the left-hand menu, click [Security]

Scroll down to the "Signing in to Google" section and click [2-Step Verification]

Click [Get Started] and re-enter your password to confirm your identity



Choose one of the following methods to set up 2-step verification:

SMS (Text Message)

Google Authenticator App

Google Prompt (Recommended): Your phone must already be signed into your Google account

Once the setup is complete, click [Turn On]
✅ 2-Step Verification is now enabled

🧾 Step 3: View Your 8-Digit Backup Codes

Go back to the [2-Step Verification] settings page
🔗 Direct link: https://myaccount.google.com/security

Scroll down to find the [Backup Codes] section



If you haven’t generated any yet, click [Set up] to create a new set of codes
If you've already generated them, click [Show Codes] or [View]



You will see a list of 10 backup codes, each consisting of 8 digits. For example:

Updated on: 17/05/2025