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Instead of receiving an SMS, a QR code will be sent to your phone to verify your Gmail account. Google says it's moving away ...

Currently, Google sends SMS codes for two reasons: to confirm that a new login is legitimate and to block spammers from opening Gmail accounts in bulk. You type in your credentials, and a moment later ...

Google is aiming to dump SMS as a two-factor authentication method for Gmail and switch to a more secure approach using QR codes.

The change will roll out in the coming months and help reduce fraud and spam while improving security.