If you are unable to complete the setup after using the directions below, please contact the IT Service Desk or your local academic technology team for support. Show Note: If you use the Thunderbird email client, please see the special instructions attached to ensure that Thunderbird will be able to connect to your Google account properly after you have enabled 2-Step Verification. Instructions For Configuring Google 2-Step VerificationYou can enable Google 2-Step Verification on your account as follows. Note that you will need an iPhone or Android phone with either the Gmail app, YouTube, or Google app installed in order to use the 2-Step Verification “yes/no” push feature (known as Google prompts). For more detailed instructions, please see Google’s online documentation on how to turn 2-Step Verification.
Special Instructions for the Thunderbird Email ClientTo ensure that the Thunderbird email application is able to properly connect to your Gmail account after you have enabled Google 2-Step Authentication, make sure that both the Server Settings and Outgoing Server (SMTP) settings are using “OAuth2” as the Authentication method, as shown below. Thunderbird Email Client Settings
Frequently Asked QuestionsHow often will I be prompted for 2-Step Verification? This depends on several factors, but in general if you select to “trust this device” when initially signing into your laptop or desktop with 2-Step Verification, then you will not be prompted for a 2nd factor again for 30 days. After 30 days you will be required to re-authenticate to a trusted device and answer the 2-Step Verification prompt. Currently, this time period cannot be edited – it is set by Google. Does Gmail have 2When you sign in, 2-Step verification helps make sure your personal information stays private, safe and secure. In addition to your password, 2-Step verification adds a quick second step to verify that it's you.
Why is 2You didn't get a verification code
You might have been sent a Google prompt instead. Learn why we recommend Google prompts instead of text message (SMS) verification codes. If we notice something different about how you sign in, like your location, you might not be able to get a verification code through text message.
How do I turn of 2Turn off 2-Step Verification. On your Android phone or tablet, open your device's Settings app Google. Manage your Google Account.. At the top, tap Security.. Under "Signing in to Google," tap 2-Step Verification. You might need to sign in.. Tap Turn off.. Confirm by tapping Turn off.. |