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2 Factor Authentication Setup Guides and Videos

There are multiple ways to set up 2FA inside of your Google Account.  At this time we are recommending two ways:  Code via Text Message and Security Key (District Provided).  The Code via Text Message does require you to put in a Cell Phone number that you will have access to at all times (We do recommend that you set this method up as a backup method even if you take a Security Key).  The Security Key can be inserted into a Computer via USB (Gold side up) or with your cell phone (via NFC, most smartphones have this) by holding the key to the top of the phone.

Setup Links

  • Accessing your
  • Setup Only your Phone -  - Video
  • Setup Only your Security Key -  - Video
  • Adding a Security Key after the Phone - - Video
  • Adding your phone after the Security Key - - Video

Accessing your Google Account Security Area

  1. Click on your Google user icon in the top right corner of Chrome, next to the 3 dots   
  2. Click on the Manage Your Google Account button
  3. Click on Security 
  4. Select 2 Step Verification 
  5. Sign into your account
  6. Do one of the following Methods

Please follow the instructions below to set up your account with 2FA with your Phone.

To setup 2FA for your account please follow these simple steps:  Please note that you will need a Cell Phone to be able to either get a text message or have a Google app on the phone to allow the connection.  

  1. Click on your Google user icon in the top right corner of Chrome, next to the 3 dots  
  2. Click on the Manage Your Google Account button 
  3. Click on Security 
  4. Select 2 Step Verification 
  5. Click on the GET STARTED button
  6. Sign into your account
  7. Put in a cell phone number that you always have access to.
  8. Click Next
  9. Put in the number after G- that you received on your phone into the website
  10. Click Next
  11. Click on TURN ON to activate 2FA

Please follow the instructions below to set up your account with 2FA with your Security Key.

To setup 2FA for your account please follow these simple steps:  It is highly recommended that you add a second level of authentication in case your key is not available.

  1. Click on your Google user icon in the top right corner of Chrome, next to the 3 dots  
  2. Click on the Manage Your Google Account button 
  3. Click on Security 
  4. Select 2 Step Verification 
  5. Click on the GET STARTED button
  6. Sign into your account
  7. Click on the Show More Options button at the bottom of the screen.
  8. Click on the Security Key button
  9. Click Next
  10. Insert you Security Key into a free USB slot - Gold side should be facing up
  11. Press the button or side to activate the Key
  12. Click on the Allow button to let Google know the Make and Model of the Key
  13. Put a name in for the Security Key
  14. Click Done
  15. You should now see that your 2FA is now active.

Adding a Security Key - After setting up your phone

  1. Click on Add Security Key
  2. Click on USB or Bluetooth
  3. Click Next
  4. Insert your Key into a free USB Port - Gold side should be facing up
  5. Push the button or bar to activate the Key - The YubiKey will blink a green light
  6. Click the Allow button for Google to read the Make and Model of the key
  7. Name your Security Key - You will see this name when the key is asked for
  8. Click Done

Adding a Phone Number for a Text or Phone Call - After setting up your Security Key

  1. Click on Set Up under the Voice or Text Message
  2. Enter a Telephone number that you always have access to.
  3. Click on the Text Message or Phone Call
  4. Click Next
  5. Put in the number after G- that you received on your phone into the code box
  6. Click Done