Secure your account with 2-Step Verification

Google 2 Step Verification | G-Suite for Education

Two step verification is also known as 2 factor authentication. This allows you to have an extra layer of protection or security for your apps that are accessible in the cloud. If you loose your password or some other party has access to it,  then your data is no longer secure. Two factor authentication reduces this risk. This allows you to use your password as well as a special "key" that is sent by google, generated by your handheld device or from a set of 10 codes that you may have downloaded earlier and have kept them in a safe place. Some apps may require App specific authentication. For example if you use Outlook or Mail, these apps will not request you for two factor authentication, but you can ask "Google" to generate a one time [16 character] password that you apply into google and you don't have to think about it again. For trusted devices the 2-Step Verification code will "remember" your computer or device for 30 days. If you access your online services using a public computer you will need your phone to generate the security code or receive a text from Google. Please remember to un-check the remember this device for the next 30 days.

Enable 2 factor authentication on your google apps for work account.

It's fast and easy. Follow these steps to get started :

Log on to your school Gmail account and find click on the icon with your avatar or picture on the top right of your browser window. Click on my account as shown on the left.

On the My Account page select sign in to google on the left hand column that states sign-in & Security.
Push the slider on 2 factor authentication to the ON position [default Off]

Upon clicking on sign into  google and you will see your mobile device, if you had added your phone number for password recovery, if not you will see an entry box to add your phone number. If you see your device go ahead and click on TRY IT NOW, once you add your number,  the try it now option will become available.


Once that is done a Verification Code will be sent to the number shown [the one you registered] with the unique code.
The final step will be be to turn on 2-Step verification. Click on TURN ON and you are done.

The Authenticator app is available on the Google Play store or Mac AppStore.

Install the app on your device. Go to your google account, My account, sign into google, 2 step verification. Once on this page look for Setup Alternative Second Step then click on setup Authenticator App. You will have two options for this. Scan a QR code or add a code manually. The QR code scan is quick and already has all your data.

Two Step Verification. Stronger Security for your Google account.

Read more here or watch a how to setup video here