No one should ever ask you for a six-digit verification code — not a stranger on social media, not tech support, not even your bank. If someone does, end the conversation and block their number.

What's a verification code, and why are they so important? Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure.

There’s no situation where you should share a six-digit verification code — not even with customer service or tech support. If someone asks you for your code, it's likely a scam.

Six-digit verification codes are a form of two-factor authentication, a process that helps keep your important online accounts secure. For example, you might get a text message or email with a six ...

Thank you. 3) Use two-factor authentication. While you're securing your phone, let's lock down your Google services as well. The best way of doing this is with Google's own two-factor authentication.

If you've a Samsung Galaxy phone, go to Security and privacy > Lock screen. Enter your current PIN for verification, then choose PIN as your lock method. Set a new 6-digit PIN by entering it twice.

Select your country and input your phone number. Click Get Code and wait to receive your verification code. Enter the six-digit verification code that you received and click Submit.

Again, email verification support doesn't mean you'll be able to use username/password combinations to get into WhatsApp. But it offers you another way to receive six-digit verification codes.