To help protect your account, Google sometimes asks you to verify your identity. For example, this happens if you are logged out on your device or try to:
- log in to your account from a new device;
- view saved passwords;
- change account recovery information;
- download your data.
Note. Most often, you'll be asked for confirmation if you're using a new device or signing in from an unknown location.
Add a phone number
The most convenient way to verify your identity is with a mobile phone. Can be used:
To sign in to your account, follow the steps below. Keep your phone close to you. If possible, it should be connected to the Internet.
- On the Verify Identity window, follow the on-screen instructions or select the option Additional verification methods. All or some of these methods will be available:
- Get notified on your phone.
- Receive confirmation code via SMS.
- Listen to the confirmation code on the phone.
- Get a security code on an Android device.
- Use the screen lock or fingerprint feature on your Android device.
- Follow the instructions.
Why do you see this request
This extra step helps protect your account in case someone tries to log into it on your behalf. If attackers find out your username and password (for example, through phishing), they still won't be able to use your account for their own purposes.
Troubleshooting
The phone is not available
If for some reason you cannot use your phone or your account does not have a recovery phone number, try other ways to verify your identity.
Phone notification not received
If a few minutes have passed and you haven't received a notification, follow these steps:
If you still don't receive a notification, click Another way and try other options.
If you are unable to verify your identity using the methods listed above, try signing in:
- on the device (computer, phone or tablet) from which you log in to your account most often;
- while you are where you usually log in to your account (for example, at home or at work);
- in the browser you use most often, such as Chrome or Safari.
Note. You can try again in a few days.
You did not receive an identity verification request
To protect your account from hackers, Google may block certain activities when:
- there are no associated devices in your account;
- You sign in to your account in a different way, such as from a new location or a new device.
If you didn't receive an identity verification prompt, please try again in a few days from the device you normally use to sign in to your account.
Verifying your YouTube account unlocks new features. The service offers to go through this procedure during registration, and it is also available to channel owners at any time. A verified account allows you to:
- upload videos longer than 15 minutes;
- add arbitrary pictures as previews to videos (without confirmation, you can select only frames from the video for the splash screen);
- enable channel monetization;
- add external links to end screens, tooltips;
- use a video editor and edit videos after uploading them to YouTube.
All information will appear after confirmation in the "Status and functions" tab.
We will tell you how to verify your YouTube account and what is required to get a check mark. And also we will visually demonstrate this process from beginning to end.
For confirmation go to creative studio and click on the "Channel" tab. Here you will see the status of the channel.
If the channel is not verified yet, you will see a blue button. Click on it.
A window will open in front of you. Select your country of residence and a convenient confirmation method: voice or SMS. Specify the phone number to which the message will be received and press the blue "Send" button.
Enter the 6-digit code received on your phone as a message and click "Send". If the code does not come, check if the phone number is correct. If it is entered incorrectly, then return to the previous step and correct it. If there is no code after that, try the second method.
The channel will be confirmed after these steps.
Click on the "Continue" button. A page will open that displays information that the channel is confirmed.
If you have several YouTube channels, then be aware that no more than 2 accounts are connected to one number in 12 months.
It's not easy to get a check mark. You need to meet certain requirements. Go to the channel and on the main page you will see if there is a checkmark or not - if available, it will be located next to the name. It will also be displayed to the right of the channel name under each video.
You can often see checkmarks on the accounts of large companies, organizations and channel owners with a large audience. This icon increases the authority of the channel and inspires the trust of the viewers - it does not give other privileges. Another check mark is necessary in order to prove to the audience the authenticity of your channel, because on YouTube you can find dozens of re-uploads of videos.
Conditions and requirements for getting a tick
The main condition for getting a tick is 100,000 subscribers. But a few years earlier, this number was different, which is why you can see that even accounts with a smaller number of audiences have ticks. Other badge requirements:
- at least 900,000 views in the last 3 months;
- the account is linked to a Google+ page;
- The channel is free of copyright infringement and follows the YouTube Community Guidelines.
If your channel does not have 100,000 subscribers, but it is growing rapidly or belongs to a large brand, moderators will often revise the conditions for receiving a tick in your favor.
YouTube may deny a user a check mark without giving a reason. But practice shows that the badge is received by all users whose channel is without violations and has gained a certain number of views and subscribers.
Some users are scattered. They periodically forget their passwords and logins. Often this situation arises when buying used phones. When trying to connect, a new Google account is required. As a result, many people ask this question: "I can't sign in to my Google account! What should I do?".
The concept of "Google"-account
A "Google" account is a specific user's Google account. It is created during registration on the respective site. With it, the user gets the opportunity to use mail, disk, the Google+ social network, YouTube video hosting, and other Google services. In addition, this account is required for users and tablets with the installed Android OS.
This system is created by the aforementioned corporation, therefore, in order to prevent theft, or taking into account the constant use of the gadget, the manufacturer binds them to a specific Google account. It is the latter circumstance that is most often the reason that they cannot enter the Google account.
The main reasons for not being able to log into your account
The first reason is user forgetfulness. There are those who create an account, do not use it for a long time, so they safely forget the password. However, it is quite easy to restore it. To do this, when registering, you need to specify an e-mail or mobile number, where a message will be sent if you click on the "Forgot password" link.
The same problem applies to forgetting the login as well. Recovery works in a similar way. When registering, indicate your real full name, because when you restore your login, they will ask you for them, and if you entered fictitious data, you are unlikely to remember them. If you remember, you will receive a confirmation code (by mail or phone), after which you will be able to log into your account.
If you receive a message that such a user is not registered with Google, then check all the data, including the backup e-mail, remember if your phone number has changed, and if so, is it available at the moment.
Sometimes when you log into your account through a browser, you may receive a message that cookies are disabled. You need to enable them. The order in which they are enabled is different for each browser. If this does not help, you need to clear the browser cache.
By following these simple instructions, you can save yourself the question of what to do if I can’t log into my Google account.
If the account is blocked, then it will take longer to restore it.
Login with mobile phone
In order to log into your Google account from a mobile phone with a pre-installed Android operating system, you need to go to your phone settings, open it in "Accounts", and then click on "Add account". Some models offer to add accounts not only to Google, but also to others. We click on Google, after which a menu appears in which we enter the username and password. Here you can also create a new or primary account if it has not been created yet.
If you enter the registration data correctly, you will log into your account, and this data will be used by your gadget.
Thus, the answer to the question on the phone?" will be quickly found.
Logging in after using the factory reset feature
After the release of Android 5.1, gadgets based on it received a feature that should help protect them from being used in case of theft or loss. The meaning of this function boils down to the fact that the gadget asks, after applying the reset function, to log into your Google account. If you remember all the details of your account, this is your phone, and not bought with it, then solving the problem is not difficult. Just enter your details and that's it.
For different models of gadgets, there are ways to bypass Google's protection. It is impossible to consider them all within the framework of one article. Here are some universal methods, but without a guarantee that they will work on a specific model.
- We insert our SIM card into the locked gadget, call it, accept the call, click on "Add new call". In the set of numbers, randomly click on the numbers, click on "Add a number to an existing account", after which you should be prompted to add a "Google" account, enter this data, reboot, after saving the randomly dialed number in your account.
- Until the first click (the first 3 steps), we repeat the steps of the first method. In the set of numbers, press *#*#4636#*#*, as a result you should get to the advanced settings menu, click "Back", go to the settings menu, select "Backup and restore" or "Restore and reset", turn off the recovery functions , including data backup, restore factory settings (re-reset), after downloading, enter your "Google" account.
Thus, if you cannot log into your Google account after resetting the settings, you need to try these two methods. If this does not help, try looking for instructions for your gadget on your own on the Web. It may require the installation of third-party programs, Fastboot support.
Finally
Finding a solution to the problem "I can't sign in to my Google account" is actually easy. In the article, we have described several effective ways. First try to remember your username, password, contact Google for help. If you cannot unlock your phone after applying a factory reset, try various methods to restore access.
Initially, verification on Instagram served as an identifier for the public pages of celebrities and influential people. This badge aroused great interest among large brand companies, as it attracted attention and stood out from the crowd. The Instagram account verification badge showed that the company was really serious. Of course, this did not mean and does not mean that all those who do not have official confirmation are fakes. But the badge really helps to stand out by giving you a priority position in the search results, as well as access to some additional features. Therefore, official confirmation is a special status on Instagram, which many ordinary users are now striving for.
So let's figure it out how to make a verified account on instagram.
It should be understood that the administration of the social network does not distribute badges left and right. It is necessary to go through a certain procedure and wait for a decision. If you are not a mega-popular person with a million followers, then you will have to work hard to get a verification badge.
Of all the social networks, Instagram is the most difficult to get official status. There are no specific automated algorithms, all decisions on issuing a verification badge are made by moderators in manual mode. Therefore, it is simply impossible to deceive the system technically.
Sometimes the administration itself gets in touch with the owner of the profile, who has many subscribers and is very active. They ask you to verify your account. But not everyone is so lucky. However, you can try. For this you need:
1. Submit an application to the Instagram administration and wait for a letter to the email address you specified.
2. After answering your application, you need to scan your passport with your photo and send the scan to the social network support service.
3. If the administration approves your application, then next to your nickname you will see the coveted icon. You will be informed of the refusal by email.
To apply to the administration, go to your profile in the "Settings", then "Support", then "Report a problem" and click "Other". A blue icon will appear, click on the cursor next to it. Now you can write a letter to the administration with a request for verification. Be sure to indicate the link to Facebook, if this link is not there, then you will be 100% refused.
There is also an easier way to tell the administration about your desire to receive a blue tick. In the "Settings" section, go to Linked accounts, select a social network and enter your authorization data. Click on the "Login" button and wait for the administration to contact you.
Some want to get a tick so much that they begin to actively increase the number of their subscribers in all possible ways, including cheating bots. There are special services for this, which wind up subscribers. With such programs, you need to be as careful as possible, since the administration will definitely check the subscription history and profiles of your followers. If it turns out that you have a lot of bots and fakes, then you will be refused.
They will also look at filling the profile. Photos must be of high quality, unique and personal. If you have only photos from the Internet, then you are unlikely to pass verification. Also, provide as much information about yourself as possible, fill out your profile as accurately and as accurately as possible. If you have a commercial company account, then your popularity and image among customers will play a decisive role.
Now you know, how to verify an account on Instagram. It should be understood that the administration will need time to carefully check everything and make a decision. No need to bother moderators with messages and requests to speed up. Please wait patiently after applying. If the administration considers your contribution to this social network significant, then you will receive the coveted tick.
Google is developing, especially in big cities. Very few organizations have not yet appeared among his countless marks. However, a significant part of them has not been confirmed, and there are several reasons for this:
- First, business owners simply don't know what they have there is page in Google Business, and therefore do not know about the possibility of its verification.
- Secondly, many entrepreneurs underestimate page in Google Business as a tool to promote yourself on the Internet. There is already an article on this subject:
- Thirdly, many are stopped by the need to wait emails from google to confirm the page.
We all know firsthand how the Russian Post works: a letter can arrive in a week, a month, or not at all.
All these factors stop entrepreneurs, and if you are reading this article, then most likely you have already decided verify your Google+ business account. How to do it? Let's look at all the possible ways.
I have already briefly mentioned this method, I will just say a few more words. In my experience, an average of 1 out of 10 misses is lost, and the typical delivery time for correspondence is 2-3 weeks. There are cases when letters arrived literally in 3-4 days, but my experience and the experience of my friends says that you should not rely on this.
Method 2: Website
Your organization's Google account can be verified if your site is connected to the system Google Webmaster, and the email specified in Webmaster matches the email associated with the organization's account.
However, Google's help says that this account verification may or may not occur. At the same time, it is not explicitly stated which categories of business fall under the “simplified” procedure, and which do not.
There is one more negative point: Google Webmaster is usually in demand, first of all, by the site developer - the web studio that made it - to track the indexing of the site by search engines, monitor errors, and so on. Linking Google Business and Google Webmaster to the same email account is an inconvenient undertaking and fraught with bad consequences.
My experience is that verifying a business account using this method happens about 1 out of 4 times.
Google Certificate Method 3: Contact a Google Certified Representative
The easiest and fastest way to verify your organization's business account within one or two days. The only exceptions are organizations providing services of an intimate nature, such as erotic massage. In this case, the confirmation may be delayed and take up to 2 weeks.
You just need to find out the email of a certified Google representative, and provide administrative access to your business page (how to do it). Be sure to require binding to your mobile phone! You should receive a confirmation code from Google, which a company representative will enter to confirm the correctness of the information. Also, to confirm the data about the company, you will need a screenshot of the official website with contact information or a photograph of a corporate business card. After providing this data, confirmation of the company data will take 1-2 days. Also, a certified representative will help you avoid mistakes when designing a business page and avoid problems when confirming your data. Be sure to ask the representative to show you their work done for Google.
How much is?
- Posting your information to Google Business is lifetime and free.