
At the bottom, choose Select app and choose the app you using Select device and choose the device you’re using Generate. Your account is through work, school, or other organization. 2-Step Verification is only set up for security keys.
2-Step Verification is not set up for your account. If you don’t have this option, it might be because: Under "Signing in to Google," select App Passwords. If you use 2-Step-Verification and get a "password incorrect" error when you sign in, you can try to use an App Password. If the app doesn’t offer “Sign in with Google,” you can either: Tip: iPhones and iPads with iOS 11 or up don’t require App Passwords. App Passwords can only be used with accounts that have 2-Step Verification turned on. To help keep your account secure, use "Sign in with Google" to connect apps to your Google Account.Īn App Password is a 16-digit passcode that gives a less secure app or device permission to access your Google Account.
Tip: App Passwords aren’t recommended and are unnecessary in most cases.