Google Confirms Gmail To Ditch SMS Code Authentication

Gmail will soon switch away from SMS codes in favor of QR codes
Gmail will soon ditch SMS codes for two-factor authentication, and use QR codes instead. This will reduce the impact of global SMS abuse.
Exclusive: Google Confirms Gmail To Ditch SMS Code Authentication
Following an exclusive conversation with Google, I can reveal that Gmail is to ditch the use of SMS codes for authentication purposes. Here’s what you need to know.
Gmail Users Could See Changes in Authentication as Google Explores Alternatives to SMS Codes
Cybercriminals exploit SMS verification through scams like traffic pumping, prompting Google to adopt more secure alternatives.
Google Confirms Gmail to Phase Out SMS Code Authentication
In an exclusive conversation with Google insiders, Gmail spokesperson Ross Richendrfer confirmed the company’s commitment to moving away from SMS authentication. “Just like we want to move past passwords with the use of things like passkeys, we want to move away from sending SMS messages for authentication,” Richendrfer stated.
Google Replacing Gmail SMS Authentication with QR Code System
Google has announced plans to implement QR code authentication for Gmail, replacing the current SMS-based verification system. The change marks a significant shift in Google’s authentication strategy as the company continues its broader push toward making passkeys the default login option for personal accounts and moving away from traditional security methods like passwords and SMS codes.
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