# Google Workspace 2-Step Verification: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 3 judge labels across 1 categories by 3 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/google-workspace-2-step-verification/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authentication | 2% | 8 | 0% | 3 |

## What the models said for it

- "Cost: $0 (Included with all Google Workspace plans)... Native, highly reliable, and very user-friendly." (Gemini 3.5 Flash, MFA)
- "Google's native MFA is the primary contender" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, MFA)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.