Google is making two-factor authentication (2FA) codes easier to handle in Gmail. The mobile versions of the Gmail app on Android and iOS are rolling out a new feature called Copy Code. This button appears in the email preview, allowing users to tap and copy verification codes directly to their clipboard without opening the full message.
The Copy Code option is designed specifically for 2FA emails. It appears below the subject line and next to the preview snippet. Once tapped, the code is copied, and users can return to the website or app they are signing into and paste the code. This eliminates the need to open every verification email individually.
The feature is currently available on Gmail for Android version 2026.09.07.x and iOS version 6.0.260907. It is not yet available on the web version of Gmail.
Getting a 2FA code from email has traditionally required opening Gmail, locating the right message, copying the numbers, and then switching back. The new shortcut removes several steps, making the login process faster. Google Messages already offers a similar convenience for SMS-based verification codes.
While the change is small, it has a noticeable impact on daily user experience. The security of two-factor authentication remains unchanged; only the copying process is streamlined. As more services rely on email for verification codes, features like this reduce friction without compromising security.