Google 2-Step Verification
- Gus Vichera
This adds extra security to accounts by adding an extra verification step when logging in.
Open Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer or whatever browser you use.
Go to your gmail account and click on the “Google” on the top right.
Click on “Manage your Google Account”
Click on “Security” on the left menu.
Scroll down the page to the subtitle - “Signing in to Google”
Click on “2-Step Verification”
Click “Get Started”
Important - If you don’t see a phone device listed as below then you need to install either the Google Search app or Gmail on your mobile phone.
Click “Continue”
Enter your mobile number as a backup and click “Send”
Please note: If you don’t feel comfortable providing your phone number, click on “Use another backup Option” and save the numbers provided. Make sure you store them in a safe place!
Enter the code you received as a text and click “Next”
Click “Turn on” on the next screen.
For the next part you need to download the Google Authenticator app on your phone. It’s free and can be found in your Appstore or Android App Store.
We do this as an alternative in case you don’t have reception to receive the message on your phone.
Have the app open and ready to use shortly.
Go back to your computer in security as above and click under the Authenticator app click on “Set up”
Select your phone type and click next
Open the Authenticator app on your phone and hit the “+” symbol, it should be on bottom right of app.
Scan the code into your phone.
Click Verify and enter the code as shown on your phone in the new app.
That’s it!