If you lose your phone, you can use pre-generated backup codes to sign in. These should be printed or saved in a secure physical location.
The message will provide a link. If you click it, it might lead you to a fake landing page that looks like a Google login screen, or it might be a slightly altered URL trying to mimic g.co/verifyaccount . g.co verify account
Google will offer several ways to prove it’s you: If you lose your phone, you can use
Understanding "g.co/verifyaccount": How to Securely Verify Your Google Identity If you click it, it might lead you
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The screen went white for a moment. The loading circle appeared again. Then, the familiar, comforting interface of his Gmail inbox loaded up.