When you're setting up a Google Account with a non-Google email, we'll send a verification code to the email address you used to create the account. If you don't verify your address, you won't be able to …

To help protect you and stop spammers, before you create an account or sign in, sometimes phone verification is required to confirm you're a real person. Tip: To verify your account, you need a mobile …

If you've lost access to your primary phone, you can verify it’s you with: Another phone number you’ve added in the 2-Step Verification section of your Google Account. A hardware security key you’ve …

To verify your identity or payment method, find the verification request. To find a list of accepted documents and instructions, use the link in the verification request.

This happens if Google can’t verify your identity. In the 7 day period: You can still use and access your account but you won’t be allowed to update any sensitive information or complete sensitive actions …

If you use a credit card to verify your date of birth, you might see an authorization for a small amount on your account. This checks that your card and account are valid.

After you turn on 2-Step Verification, you need to complete a second step to verify it’s you if you choose to sign in with a password. To help protect your account, Google will ask you to complete a specific …

To edit your business info on Google, such as business name or opening hours, and interact with customers, you need to verify your business. When you verify your business on Google, you gain …

Verify your YouTube account To verify your channel, you’ll be asked to enter a phone number. We’ll send a verification code by text or voice call to that phone number. Once you've verified your …

Related resources Learn how we help protect your account when we notice unusual sign-ins. Learn more about your Google Settings (Android).