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Skipping the sign-in code

The verification code at sign-in, trusting a device for 30 days, and revoking that trust.

Step 1

The verification code

After your password, Secretary emails you a 6-digit code to prove it is really you. Type it in and press Verify & Sign In. The code lasts 10 minutes; Didn't receive the code? Resend sends a fresh one.

1The verification code

Enter Verification Code

We've sent a 6-digit code to alex@example.com. Enter it below to complete your sign in.

Verification Code

482915

Code expires in 10 minutes

Trust this device for 30 days: stay signed in and skip verification codes on this device

Verify & Sign In

Didn't receive the code? Resend

← Back to sign in

Step 2

Trust this device

On your own computer or phone, tick Trust this device before you verify. That device then skips the code and stays signed in for 30 days. Each time you use it the 30 days start again, up to 90 days in all. Leave it unticked on a shared or public computer.

2Trust this device

Enter Verification Code

We've sent a 6-digit code to alex@example.com. Enter it below to complete your sign in.

Verification Code

482915

Code expires in 10 minutes

Trust this device for 30 days: stay signed in and skip verification codes on this device

Verify & Sign In

Didn't receive the code? Resend

← Back to sign in

Step 3

Your trusted devices

Account Settings, Trusted devices, lists every device you have trusted, when it was last used and since when. Trust can only be added at sign-in; there is no button for it here. If the list cannot be loaded, the card says Trusted devices could not be loaded. with a Try again button.

3Your trusted devices

Trusted devices

Devices you’ve trusted skip the verification code for 30 days of use, up to 90 days total.

Sign out of all

Chrome on macOS

This device

Last used Oct 19, 2026 · Trusted since Aug 2, 2026

Safari on iPhone

Last used Oct 18, 2026 · Trusted since Sep 30, 2026

Step 4

Revoke one

Press the cross on a row to stop that device skipping the code. The next time it signs in, it asks for a code again. Do this for a lost phone or a computer you no longer use.

4Revoke one

Trusted devices

Devices you’ve trusted skip the verification code for 30 days of use, up to 90 days total.

Sign out of all

Chrome on macOS

This device

Last used Oct 19, 2026 · Trusted since Aug 2, 2026

Safari on iPhone

Last used Oct 18, 2026 · Trusted since Sep 30, 2026

Step 5

Revoke them all

Sign out of all, top right, revokes every trusted device at once after you confirm. Changing or resetting your password does the same automatically.

5Revoke them all

Sign out of all trusted devices?

Every device you’ve trusted will need a verification code again the next time it signs in.
Sign out of all devices