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Lost_on_2FA · 17 Nov 2018, 08:28 PM

Yes, I have Google Authenticator installed, but no, I don’t see what you describe.
When I click 2-step Verification I see a page explaining what it is.
It has a “Get Started” button.
When I click that button it makes me sign in again.
Then it takes me to a page that has:
(This is an exact copy and paste without the graphics.)
Use your phone as your second sign-in step
Google will send a secure notification to your phone as your second factor during 2-Step Verification.
Get Google prompts on these devices now
All devices signed in to your Google Account will get prompts. You can control which phones get prompts in your 2-Step Verification settings.
XXXXX iPhone
XXXXX iPad
Don't see your device?
Don't want to use Google Prompt?
Choose another option

If I click “Choose another option” I get this:
Security key, a small physical device used for signing in
Text message or phone call, get codes by text message or phone call

Since I have few options, I chose the Google prompt. After I click yes on the prompt,
then I get this message:

Almost there! Add a backup option
If you lose your phone or your second step is unavailable, you'll need a backup option to help you get in to your account.

Google will only use this number for account security.
Don't use a Google Voice number.
Message and data rates may apply.
How do you want to get codes?
Text message
Phone call
Use another backup option

If I choose “Use another backup option” I get this:

Save your backup codes so you'll always have account access
Backup codes are one-time passcodes that you can use to sign in when you're away from your phone. Each code can only be used once.

And it lists a bunch of codes.

That is it. There are no other pages, paragraphs, buttons, or options. (I would be better able to show you but I guess that this forum doesn’t allow attachments.)

Thank you for your assistance.

17 Nov 2018, 08:28 PM	#3
Lost_on_2FA Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Posts: 2	Yes, I have Google Authenticator installed, but no, I don’t see what you describe. When I click 2-step Verification I see a page explaining what it is. It has a “Get Started” button. When I click that button it makes me sign in again. Then it takes me to a page that has: (This is an exact copy and paste without the graphics.) Use your phone as your second sign-in step Google will send a secure notification to your phone as your second factor during 2-Step Verification. Get Google prompts on these devices now All devices signed in to your Google Account will get prompts. You can control which phones get prompts in your 2-Step Verification settings. XXXXX iPhone XXXXX iPad Don't see your device? Don't want to use Google Prompt? Choose another option If I click “Choose another option” I get this: Security key, a small physical device used for signing in Text message or phone call, get codes by text message or phone call Since I have few options, I chose the Google prompt. After I click yes on the prompt, then I get this message: Almost there! Add a backup option If you lose your phone or your second step is unavailable, you'll need a backup option to help you get in to your account. Google will only use this number for account security. Don't use a Google Voice number. Message and data rates may apply. How do you want to get codes? Text message Phone call Use another backup option If I choose “Use another backup option” I get this: Save your backup codes so you'll always have account access Backup codes are one-time passcodes that you can use to sign in when you're away from your phone. Each code can only be used once. And it lists a bunch of codes. That is it. There are no other pages, paragraphs, buttons, or options. (I would be better able to show you but I guess that this forum doesn’t allow attachments.) Thank you for your assistance.