Google is planning on removing SMS authentication for Gmail and replacing it with a new method. Ross Richendrfer, Gmail's spokesperson, states: “Just like we want to move past passwords with the use of things like passkeys, we want to move away from sending SMS messages for authentication.” Richendrfer states that QR codes will replace SMS authentication to "reduce the impact of rampant, global SMS abuse". The company states that the SMS authentication method is not the safest way to guarantee your Gmail is not hacked. Read more in our articles including "Google to replace SMS authentication in Gmail" and "DITO rolls out silent network authentication, replacing SMS OTP verification".
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May 26, 2026Google is planning on removing SMS authentication for Gmail and replacing it with a new method. Ross Richendrfer, Gmail's spokesperson, states: “Just like we want to move past passwords with the use of things like passkeys, we want to move away from sending SMS messages for authentication.” Richendrfer states that QR codes will replace SMS authentication to "reduce the impact of rampant, global SMS abuse".
The company states that the SMS authentication method is not the safest way to guarantee your Gmail is not hacked.
Our coverage of Gmail two-factor authentication includes: "Google to replace SMS authentication in Gmail"; "DITO rolls out silent network authentication, replacing SMS OTP verification"; "PH among slowest countries in shift away from 3G". Each article provides unique insights and information.