Google Replacing SMS With QR Codes for Gmail Authentication Instead of receiving an SMS, a QR code will be sent to your phone to verify your Gmail account.

Another major reason Google is considering switching to QR code authentication is that users may not have access to their registered phone numbers when they want to log in to Gmail.

Using Setup Keys Once you've enabled 2FA on the account or service in question, you'll be asked to either enter a setup key on your device or scan a QR code using your device's camera.

While my opinion may not be popular, I think Google's QR code authentication is better than other 2FA methods.

Gmail will soon ditch SMS codes for two-factor authentication, and use QR codes instead. This will reduce the impact of global SMS abuse.

Google is changing the way you confirm if contacts are legit. The company has begun rolling out a QR code to verify that the ...

BlueFletch, a leading provider of secure enterprise mobility solutions, announces its pioneering integration with Microsofts QR Code + PIN authentication method.

Google is shaking up Gmail's two-factor authentication, and it wants to move towards QR codes, passkeys, and more.

In the coming months, Google will replace Gmail’s SMS code authentication with QR codes to help reduce fraud and spam while increasing security for users.