Wiki source code of Configuring 2-step(2-factor) authentication for Google
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| 1 | == {{id name="Multi-factor-can-be-setup-to-utilize-an-authenticator-app,-SMS-message-or-phone-call,-or-physical-token."/}}Multi-factor can be setup to utilize an authenticator app, SMS message or phone call, or physical token. == | ||
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| 3 | The Google documentation can be found here: [[https:~~/~~/support.google.com/accounts/answer/185839>>url:https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/185839||shape="rect"]] | ||
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| 5 | == {{id name="How-To-Set-Up-Google-Two-Step-Authentication-using-SMS:"/}}How To Set Up Google Two-Step Authentication using SMS: == | ||
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| 7 | 1. Access your Google Security settings page: [[https:~~/~~/myaccount.google.com/security>>url:https://myaccount.google.com/security||shape="rect"]] | ||
| 8 | 1. Scroll down to the **Signing in to Google **and click on "2-Step Verification" \\ | ||
| 9 | 11. [[image:attach:image2022-11-18_9-30-32.png]] | ||
| 10 | 11. **You will likely be asked to verify it is you and to enter your password at this step to proceed ** | ||
| 11 | 11. .**Note:** If the **Turn Off** button is present, 2-Step Verification is already enabled. | ||
| 12 | 1. Input the applicable phone number in the **Voice or Text Message** option | ||
| 13 | 11. **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. | ||
| 14 | 1. Click **Send Code** | ||
| 15 | 1. Enter the verification code sent from Google and click **Done**. | ||
| 16 | 1. Check the **Trust this computer **option as applicable. | ||
| 17 | 1. Click **Next** and click **Confirm**. | ||
| 18 | 11. The 2-Step Verification is now configured. | ||
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| 22 | **Learn more about setting up 2-factor authentication with Yubikeys by visiting [[YubiKey Set-Up And Use: Two Factor Authentication Using Hardware (YubiKey) To Secure Google, Bitwarden, LastPass>>doc:PS.Cybersecurity.Password Security and Hygiene.YubiKey Set-Up And Use\: Two Factor Authentication Using Hardware (YubiKey) To Secure Google, Bitwarden, LastPass.WebHome]] wiki page.** | ||
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| 24 | **Learn more about 2-factor authentication and password security by visiting our [[doc:PS.Cybersecurity.Password Security and Hygiene.WebHome]] wiki page. ** | ||
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