Gmail is killing SMS-based 2FA login codes in favor of this

Gmail is dropping SMS authentication in favor of QR codes
But, as Google puts it, the company will work to replace those with QR codes "over the next few months." Google's stated reasons for doing this are understandable. SMS authenticat
Gmail is killing SMS-based 2FA login codes in favor of this instead
With around 1.8 billion active users worldwide, Gmail remains the most popular email service by far. Google was also one of the first to pioneer and popularize two-factor authentication (2FA). You know those text messages with one-time numerical codes that you need to enter whenever you want to log in?
Gmail will soon switch away from SMS codes in favor of QR codes
Gmail will soon ditch SMS codes for two-factor authentication, and use QR codes instead. This will reduce the impact of global SMS abuse.
Exclusive: Google Confirms Gmail To Ditch SMS Code Authentication
Following an exclusive conversation with Google, I can reveal that Gmail is to ditch the use of SMS codes for authentication purposes. Here’s what you need to know.
Gmail Is Ditching SMS Authentication For QR Codes: What You Need To Know
As a result, Google has now disclosed that it is making plans to phase out SMS security authentication for Gmail logins. No small deal, it's estimated that there are close to 2 billion Gmail accounts.
Why Gmail is replacing SMS codes with QR codes - and what it means for you
First, QR codes eliminate the numeric authentication code, so there's no code for a scammer to intercept or exploit. Second, they're not dependent on any anti-abuse or anti-SMS swapping protections that may be in place with your mobile carrier.
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