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Configuring 2-step(2-factor) authentication for Google

Version 3.1 by steve@remc1_org on 2021/02/25 05:10

How To Set Up Google Two-Step Authentication: 

  1. Access Google 2-Step Verification.
  2. Click Get Started. https://support.outreach.io/hc/article_attachments/115004823873/mceclip0.png
  3. On the 2-Step Verification page, click Get Started. https://support.outreach.io/hc/article_attachments/115004823873/mceclip0.png
  4. Sign into the applicable Gmail account.
  5. Click to turn on 2 step verification.Note: If the Turn Off button is present, 2-Step Verification is already enabled.
  6. Input the applicable phone number in the Voice or Text Message option. Note: This number will be used to receive a numeric code from Google needed to authorize access to Outreach and other 3rd party apps that may be used in the future.https://support.outreach.io/hc/article_attachments/115004866774/mceclip2.png
  7. Click Send Code.
  8. Enter the verification code sent from Google and click Done.https://support.outreach.io/hc/article_attachments/115004866914/mceclip3.png
  9. Check the Trust this computer option as applicable. 
  10. Click Next and click Confirm.The 2-Step Verification is now configured. 


Learn more about 2-factor authentication and password security by visiting our Password Security wiki page. 



Other resources: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185839