[Action Required] Mandatory multi-factor authentication for Google Cloud console, gcloud CLI, and Firebase console access

2-Step Verification requirement starts May 12, 2025.

MY CONSOLE Hello er, We're writing to inform you that starting May 12, 2025, you will be required to use multi-factor authentication (MFA), also known as 2-Step Verification (2SV), to access Google Cloud console, gcloud CLI, and Firebase console. You're receiving this notice because you have access to projects on Google Cloud. We understand this change may require some configuration adjustments and have provided additional information below to assist you. What you need to know In November 2024, we announced that Google Cloud will be mandating MFA, also known as 2-Step Verification (2SV), for all users. This helps protect your account by requiring both a password and an additional form of verification, such as a phone, security key, or Google Authenticator code, when signing in. Starting May 12, 2025, 2SV will be mandatory to access Google Cloud console, gcloud CLI, and Firebase console. What you need to do To ensure continued access to Google Cloud console, gcloud CLI, and Firebase console, you are required to turn on 2-Step Verification for your account from security.google.com. Exclusions Apps and workloads that are hosted on Google Cloud, including those that use Google APIs Other services, like Google Photos, YouTube, and Google Workspace (including Gmail, Google Sheets, and Google Slides) are not impacted by this requirement We're here to help For more information please refer to the multi-factor authentication requirement documentation If you have questions or need assistance, please contact Google Cloud Customer Care. Thanks for choosing Google Cloud. — The Google Cloud Team DOCUMENTATION SUPPORT

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