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QR codes will eliminate the need to enter security codes when accessing a Gmail account. Google has not provided a specific timeline for when this new verification system will be implemented.

Instead of getting six-digit log-in codes via SMS, which is unsafe and prone to phishing, users will see a QR code that they can scan with their phone’s camera.

Why Gmail is replacing SMS codes with QR codes - and what it means for you With SMS an unsecure method of authentication, Google is eyeing a more robust solution with QR codes.