2-Step Verification makes your account more secure. If you turn off 2-Step Verification, you remove an additional layer of security, which can make it easier for someone else to access your account. Open your Google Account. In the "Security" section, select 2-Step Verification. You might need to sign in. Select Turn off. More @Wikipedia
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