

When you enable 2-Step Verification (also known as two-factor authentication), you add an extra layer of security to your account.

Here's why this matters: In most cases you would have no way of knowing whether someone somewhere else in the world had cracked your password and was rummaging through your account. With 2-step verification enabled, they would need the password and physical control of your phone, your wallet or purse, or your actual computer.

Without setting up 2-step verification, hackers could get into your account if they figured out your password. You should set up 2-step verification because doing so makes it very hard for anyone to take over your email account remotely. 2-Step Verification Basics Why should I set up 2-Step Verification?
