Google announced today that any phone running Android 7 or higher can now be used as a security key for two-factor authentication. So when you need a second device to verify your login, you can ...

In other words, if your phone has Android 7 or newer, you can use the physical device to log into Google apps and services on another device, without the need for a dongle.

Android phones can now double as a Fast Identity Online (FIDO) security key for signing into personal and work Google accounts.

Your smartphone can act as your security key to authenticate your Google credentials on the web. Learn how to set that up on an Android device or an iPhone.

The company announced that all phones running Android 7.0 and higher can now be used as Security Keys, an additional authentication layer that helps thwart phishing sites and password theft.

To activate an Android device's security key, a customer just needs a phone running Android 7+ and a Bluetooth-enabled Chrome OS, macOS X, or Windows 10 computer with a Chrome browser.

How to use your Android phone as a security key on Google Access your Google Account Turn on 2-step Verification Add a Security Key and enable your phone Ensure Bluetooth & Location settings are ...

The in-call protections run completely on your device and go into effect only with non-contacts. Protection against disabling Google Play Protect is available on devices running Android 6 or higher.