What's a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure ...

Entering the Code Once you receive the verification code to your phone, you can enter it into a login page for a Google service to get access to your account.

Opinion: Think of your account password and the verification code as working together, similar to a doorknob lock and a deadbolt.

There are ways to get around two-factor authentication issues, if you can prove your identity Ultimately, my aunt was able to get a verification code that worked for her.

This article explains two-factor authentication and how to get verification apps and codes.

Opinion: Think of your account password and the verification code as working together, similar to a doorknob lock and a deadbolt.

The Federal Trade Commission says scams are getting more complex, and highlights one scam that tries to get consumers to share verification codes.