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Google Account 2FA Setup Guide

Streamline Google and Google Workspace security logins on desktop.

Google Account 2FA Setup Guide

Protect your Google Drive, Gmail, and Google Cloud consoles with secure browser-native 2FA. Authium makes logging into your Google accounts fast and painless.

Step-by-Step Installation & Setup

1

Go to Google Account Settings

Open your Google Account dashboard, click on the Security tab, and select "2-Step Verification".

2

Choose Authenticator App

Scroll down to the "Add more second steps" section and select "Authenticator app". Click "Set up authenticator".

3

Scan QR with Authium

Google will display a QR code. Click the scanner icon in Authium to read it, or enter the text-based setup key.

4

Verify Setup

Type the 6-digit code shown in Authium into the Google setup window and click Verify to complete setup.

Key Benefits of Authium

Context-Aware Suggestion

Authium automatically suggests the correct Google account at the top of the extension when you visit Google login pages.

Zero Mobile Friction

Log into workspaces and developer consoles without picking up a phone 10x a day.

Secure Local Custody

Your Google tokens stay in your control, encrypted with your master password, not standard cloud storage.

Ready to secure your workspace?

Get Authium today and protect your developer logins with secure, local-first zero-knowledge encryption.