If you have already enabled the Google 2-Step Verification System, then it is very important to get the alternatives (back-up passwords) to access the Google Account and Services.
There may be the cases like,
- When you lose your Mobile Phone,
- If your Phone Network is not available etc.
In such scenarios, there are 2 alternatives :
- You can add a Backup Phone Number
- You can download the Printable backup codes
Adding Backup Phone Number :
If your primary phone is not available due to any reason, then you can get verification codes on your Backup Phone Number.
![Be Tension Free with Google Backup Passwords - Using 2-Step Verification](http://originaltipstricks.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/be-tension-free-with-google-backup-passwords-using-2-step-verification-5.png)
To do enable this service,
1. Go to https://accounts.google.com/b/0/SmsAuthConfig.
2. Click on “Add Phone Number” (as shown below)
![Be Tension Free with Google Backup Passwords - Using 2-Step Verification](http://originaltipstricks.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/be-tension-free-with-google-backup-passwords-using-2-step-verification-1.png)
3. Now Select your country, Enter phone number and save it. (You can also ask Google to test this mobile phone number by sending a security code).
![Be Tension Free with Google Backup Passwords - Using 2-Step Verification](http://originaltipstricks.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/be-tension-free-with-google-backup-passwords-using-2-step-verification-2.png)
Printable Backup Passwords (Codes) :
Another way to get access to your Google Accounts without entering Security code is, Printable Security Codes.
![Be Tension Free with Google Backup Passwords - Using 2-Step Verification](http://originaltipstricks.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/be-tension-free-with-google-backup-passwords-using-2-step-verification-6.png)
To get these codes,
1. Go to https://www.google.com/accounts/SmsAuthConfig, and click on “Show backup codes”
![Be Tension Free with Google Backup Passwords - Using 2-Step Verification](http://originaltipstricks.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/be-tension-free-with-google-backup-passwords-using-2-step-verification-3.png)
2. Now Print or Save these passwords in a secure place. As per statement from Google – These codes would be the only method to log-in to your Google Account, if your phones are unavailable.
![Be Tension Free with Google Backup Passwords - Using 2-Step Verification](http://originaltipstricks.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/be-tension-free-with-google-backup-passwords-using-2-step-verification-4.png)
3. You can also generate a new set of backup passwords, if you want older ones to be removed.
![Be Tension Free with Google Backup Passwords - Using 2-Step Verification](http://originaltipstricks.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/be-tension-free-with-google-backup-passwords-using-2-step-verification-72.png)
Hope you have enjoyed the article!
You can also learn how to create application specific passwords for accessing Google account and services.