Two Factor Verification on your school Google Account

At the end of May, ALL teachers and staff will be required to have set up Two Factor Verification on their school Google accounts.  

Passwords can be compromised but by using Two Factor Authentication (2FA) you gain added security on your account.  2FA requires that someone would not only need to know your password, but that they must also complete a second step in the login process when logging onto a new device.  This second step is usually completed on your mobile phone.

TFA Verification Methods

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  GMail app on your phone
  
  A prompt will appear in your GMail account asking you to verify that it is you trying to login to your account.  The notification looks like the message on the right side of the screen.
  
  
  Click Yes to allow the sign-in. 
  Click NO to block the sign-in.
  
  
  This method is great for those staff members that already have their school GMail account on their phone.  If you do not have (or want) GMail on your phone, contine to the next method of 2FA.
  
  
  
  
  
• Google Authenticator app on your phone

  

  Google Authenticator

  
  This works even when you do not have an internet connection or mobile service.  The Google Authenticator App will create one-time verification code which will help verify that it is you.  Simply enter the verification code on the sign-in screen.
  
  The app icon looks like either of the icons to the right.
  

  

  Google Authenticator

  
  
  This method is best when you have difficulty getting internet access on your phone -OR- when you do not want to add your school GMail account to your phone.
  
  
  
  
  

Set up TFA Verification

• 90 Seconds to 2FA - Quick Reference Guide
  
  
• Setting up 2FA Video
  
  
• The Google Guidebook for setting up Two Factor Verification link is a step by step guide for setting up 2-Step Verification.  It includes information for using Gmail or the Google Authenticator app.

Need Help?

If you have any questions or need assistance, please talk to the Instructional Technology Specialist in your building -OR- put in a help desk ticket to get assistance from the Tech department.