Google says it wants you to sign into Gmail with QR codes, not SMS

What you need to know

  • Google confirmed today (Feb 24) that it will soon fade out its SMS code sign-in method for Gmail in favor of QR codes.
  • The company says QR codes will offer a little more robust security as SMS codes are more prone to “phishing.”
  • Google reiterated the same sentiment during its first introduction of passkeys for personal accounts.

Today (Feb 24), Google states it is moving to remove SMS security codes for Gmail in replace of something a little stronger.

A statement via a Gmail spokesperson to Forbes reads, “…we want to move away from sending SMS messages for authentication.” As a result, Google is now interested in displaying a QR code for users attempting to securely sign in to their Gmail accounts. Spokesperson Ross Richendrfer informed the publication that this will begin “over the next few months.”

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