How to Turn On 2-Step Login for Your Email

This guide helps you set up extra protection for your email account using your phone. It takes just a few minutes, and you only need to do it once.

What Is 2-Step Login?

After turning it on, signing in to your email will require:

  1. Your password (like usual)

  2. A 6-digit code from an app on your phone

This makes your account much more secure.

Step-by-Step Instructions

✅ Step 1: Go to Settings

  • Log in to your email

  • Click the Settings icon on the left side

  • Then click on 2-Factor Authentication

Go to 2-Factor Authentication settings

✅ Step 2: Create a Security Code

  • Check the box Fill all fields

  • New boxes will appear for you to scan

Create secret for 2FA Create secret for 2FA

✅ Step 3: Scan the Code With Your Phone

  • On your phone, open the Google Authenticator app (If you don’t have it yet, download it from the Play Store or App Store)

  • Tap the + icon

  • Choose Scan a QR code

Scan QR code with phone

  • Use your phone’s camera to scan the QR code shown on your screen

✅ Step 4: Test the 6-digit Code

  • After scanning, the app will show a 6-digit code that changes every 30 seconds

  • Enter this code into the box labeled Check code

  • Click Check code

Enter 6-digit code to test

✅ Step 5: Save Your Settings

  • If the code was correct, click Save

  • Done! Now your account is protected

Save 2FA settings

Important Notes

  • Every time you log in, after your password, you will be asked for the 6-digit code from the app.

  • The code changes every 30 seconds — that’s normal.

  • If you lose your phone, use the recovery codes shown to you during setup.

Need Help?

If you need help setting this up, please contact the support team:

📧 Email: security@zergaw.com 💬 Chat: @Yafet Zerihun, @Hawi Yehulashet

We’re happy to help!