For some accounts, Google will automatically enable two-factor authentication

Google has taken another step to protect users from security threats by enabling two-step verification (2SV) or two-factor authentication on their accounts.

The search giant has said that it will soon start enabling two-factor authentication by default for select users, reports Business Insider India.

The tech giant came up with the announcement in a blog post on the occasion of World Password Day.

The company highlighted the steps it takes to secure users’ passwords in the post properly.

“Soon, we’ll start automatically enrolling users in 2SV if their accounts are appropriately configured,” said Mark Risher, Google’s senior director of product management.

“One of the best ways to protect your account from a breached or bad password is by having a second form of verification in place – another way for your account to confirm it is you logging in,” added Risher.

Google has said that two-factor authentication will only be enabled in those accounts that have been configured for it. You can check if your account has been configured through Google’s account security checkup.

Google has said that this is a part of its push for a “future where one day you won’t need a password at all.”

While the two-factor authentication is currently optional, Google is expected to make it mandatory in the future.

The company, in its blog post, also advised users to use its free password manager and perform the security checkup, which informs you if any of their passwords has been compromised.