If you have a iPhone, also valid for iPad, you should know that you can already use it as google security key and take advantage of 2FA authentication. So, if you had been waiting for this option for a long time, you now know what to do. And if not, we are going to show you how to use it and the advantages it entails in terms of security and daily use.
The iPhone as a secure access key to your online services
For a few months now, Android users have been able to use their terminals as 2FA security key and improve two-step authentication options. Especially as a replacement for the use of SMS, an option that, although it is more secure than using a single password, is not infallible either, as has been seen on occasion or other.
Well, from now on, it will be your iOS device that you can use to confirm that it is indeed you who is logging in with your Google account in any of the services that support it. And, furthermore, guaranteeing that the data is safe since it is stored in the secure Enclave that integrates the Apple Ax processors.
If you still have doubts about how this whole issue of security keys works, here at El Output We already talked about the different security keys that exist (both via software and hardware) and their advantages. Therefore, do not hesitate to take a look at it to clarify everything.
How to use the iPhone as a Google security key
Use iPhone as a Google security key, also valid for use on iPad or iPod Touch, is something very easy to do and configure. So if you are interested in it, you just have to follow the following instructions.
Firstly, you must download the application iOS Google Smart Lock or update if you have it installed at version 1.6. Once done, launch the app. If you have previously logged in with your Google account, it will appear and if not, do it now. From then on, in Account Management you will see all the ones you have made Login.
The next step is to make sure that for each of them you have two-step verification activated. Hit Manage Accounts and it will take you to the Google website. Click Security and in the Sign in to Google section, check if Two-Step Verification is enabled or not.
Once you have this you will not have to do anything else. From now on, and thanks to the bluetooth connection of the device, if it is within the range of action of the device in which you are logging in, you will receive a notification asking you if it is indeed you who is accessing it or not.
As you can imagine, the device where you are doing login You must also have bluetooth enabled. What you should also know is that, for now, this option is available when signed in to chrome. Although the logical thing is that little by little it is getting more support.
If you are concerned about the security of your Google account or accounts, it is almost essential to activate and use. Although just for the convenience of having to enter codes manually instead of pressing a single button, it is more than enough reason to install the application on your iOS device.