How to Turn Off Two Factor Authentication on Samsung Galaxy

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: June 4, 2018 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to disable Two-Step Verification for your Samsung and Google accounts on Galaxy phone or tablet.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Disabling Two-Step Verification for a Samsung Account

1
Open your Galaxy’s Settings. To do this, pull down the notification panel from the top of the home screen, then tap the gear icon.
2
Tap Cloud and accounts. It’s the key icon near the top of the menu.

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3
Tap My Profile.
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Tap MANAGE SAMSUNG ACCOUNT. It’s at the top of the screen below your email address.
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Enter your password or confirm your fingerprint. Once verified, you’ll be signed into your account.
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Tap the Security tab. It’s at the top of the screen.
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Tap Turn off under “2-step verification.” It’s near the middle of the screen. A confirmation message will appear, reminding you that this action will weaken your Galaxy’s security.
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Tap Confirm. Two-Step Verification is now disabled.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Disabling Two-Step Verification for a Google Account

1
Open your Galaxy’s Settings. To do this, pull down the notification panel from the top of the home screen, then tap the gear icon.
2
Tap Google. It’s the blue outline of a “G.”
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Tap Sign-in & security. It’s at the top of the menu.
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Tap 2-Step Verification. You’ll be prompted to enter your Google password.
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Enter your password and tap NEXT. This sends a verification code to the email address or phone number on file.
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Enter the verification code and tap NEXT. If you enabled Google Prompt, tap YES when prompted.
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Tap TURN OFF. It’s at the top of the screen. A confirmation message will appear, reminding you that disabling 2-Step Verification removes the extra security on your account.
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Tap TURN OFF to confirm. Two-Step Verification is now disabled for your Google account.

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Nicole Levine, MFA

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 62,222 times.

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Updated: June 4, 2018

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