Sign in with Google prompts

When you sign in to your Google Account, you can tap a notification on your phone to confirm it’s you.

You can use Google prompts to sign in:

• With your phone instead of a password
• In addition to your password when you turn on 2-Step Verification

You can get Google prompts on any eligible phone that’s signed in to your Google Account.

Step 1: Check phone compatibility

To get Google prompts, you need:

• An iPhone 5S and up.
• The Google app or the Gmail app.

Step 2: Sign in to a Google app

On your iPhone or iPad, sign in to the Google app  or the Gmail app .

Step 3: Turn on Google prompts

Select an option:

• Use your phone to sign in instead of a password.
• Use them as your second step for 2-Step Verification.

Important: If you sign in to another compatible phone, you automatically get Google prompts on that device until you sign out.

Step 4: Turn on push notifications

You can use prompts faster when you tap push notifications instead of opening the Google app or the Gmail app. When you sign in, tap the notification to go to the prompt.

Set up notifications

The first time you get a prompt, it will ask whether to turn on notifications. To turn on notifications, tap Turn on or follow the instructions below.

1. On your iPhone, open your Settings.
2. Tap Notifications.
3. Choose the Google app  or the Gmail app .
4. Turn on Allow Notifications.

How Google prompts help protect your account

We recommend Google prompts instead of text message (SMS) verification codes to:

• Avoid phone number-based account hacking. Hackers may try to steal verification codes to help them break into accounts. Google prompts help protect against this method of account hacking by sending them more securely to only your signed in devices.
• Get more info about sign-in attempts. To help you spot suspicious activity, Google prompts give you info about the device, location, and time of the sign-in attempt.
• Block suspicious activity. If you didn’t try to sign in to your account, tap No on the notification to secure your account.

Use recommended devices & security features

If you need to sign in on a phone that isn’t yours, sign in from a private browser window. To sign out, close all private browser windows when you finish.

To help prevent others from using your device, use a passcode with your phone.

Fix problems

You don't get a Google prompt

Important: To get prompts, make sure your phone is connected to the internet. You need Wi-Fi or cellular data turned on to get prompts.

If you try to sign in and don't get a prompt:

1. On the sign-in screen, tap Resend.
2. Confirm that you're signed in to your Google Account. Follow these steps, then try to sign in again.
   1. On your iPhone, open the Google app  or the Gmail app .
   2. At the bottom, tap Sign in.
   3. Follow the on-screen steps.

You don't get a prompt notification

Turn on notifications for the Google app  or the Gmail app .

• Gmail Security and Privacy Settings