According to Wikipedia Multi-factor authentication is an electronic authentication method in which a user is granted access to a website or application only after successfully presenting two or more pieces of evidence to an authentication mechanism: knowledge, possession, and inherence.

To break it down so that average Nigerians who use the internet will understand what Multi-factor authentication is, Recall that sometimes when browsing the internet especially in a login system you come across some verification processes (two-factor verification) that is an example of Multi-factor authentication.

With Multi-factor authentication, users data/information is kept safe and prevented from unauthorized access. When a system has Multi-factor authentication set-up, users gets notified of any attempted login to their data/information on the second verification step usually through email or phone number. In this procedure a user can either grant access or decline such attempt.

Furthermore, this process can also help users recover a forgotten password by confirming they are the real owner of the data they are trying to access by passing some verification tests usually on the second device.

HOW TO USE MULTI-FACTOR AUTHENTICATION 

Most online websites and applications support Multi-factor authentication to secure user data. However, users sometimes ignore this feature making their data prone to attack, loss of information, malware and so on. Hackers and ill-determined individuals in the internet don't seem to be searching for vulnerabilities within the system but hope that users let their guard down in order that they may be attacked.

Honestly, Google account is the bedrock of most applications and websites within the internet including smartphones and laptops. Therefore, there's a strong desire to be safer together with Google account, Below are some steps to secure your Google account;

First, you would like to log into your Google account on your browser. Visit the page my account.google.com and check in. you'll be able to likewise access your Google account from your phone settings (Settings > Google > Manage your account). Whichever method you utilize to access your Google account, the steps to line up two-step verification after the login are the identical.

At the highest of the interface, you'll find some options, select “security.”

Under the signing into Google, select two-step verification. Follow the prompt given on the subsequent page.

You will have to input your email password (this is to substantiate account ownership).

Once you input your account password, you’ll proceed to a replacement page which will inform you of the device your account is currently operating. If this can be accurate, tap the continue button.

Input your telephone number, select the “text message” option and send. Your signal will immediately be verified.

When next you log in to your Google account with another device, you'll receive an access code on your phone via text message.