Enable 2-Step Verification with Text or Voice Messages
This article will walk you through the steps to enable 2-Step Verification (also known as Two-Factor Authentication or 2FA) on your Stevenson Google account, using text or voice messages. As 2FA is most seamless when integrated with a device you always have with you, such as a mobile phone.
Prerequisites: Before getting started, you will need the following...
- Your Stevenson Google account credentials.
- Access to your mobile device.
Enable 2-Step Verification on Your Google Account with Text or Voice Messages
Enabling two-factor authentication on your Stevenson Google account is easy and will protect your Google account, as well as any services using Google for authentication.
To enable 2FA on your Stevenson Google account, open a web browser, and visit https://accounts.google.com. Sign in to your Stevenson Google account (if you're not already signed in).
Once logged into Google, click your profile icon in the upper-right corner of the window, then click the Manage your Google Account button.
On the Google Account page, click the Security link on the left side of the page.
On the Security page, scroll down to the Signing Into Google section, click the 2-Step Verification option.
Click the GET STARTED button on the Protect your account with 2-Step Verification page, and when prompted enter the password for your Stevenson Google account.
Even though you are already signed into your Stevenson Google account, for security reasons you will be asked to enter your password again. Enter your password and click the NEXT button.
You will now set up your mobile device as the second step to log in to your Stevenson Google account. Enter your phone number, select the method for receiving codes (Text message is highly recommended), and click NEXT.
Google will send a text message or call the number entered, and provide a 6-digit code. Enter the 6-digit code, and click the NEXT button.
Google will confirm the verification code. When successful, click the TURN ON button to enable 2-Step Verification on your Stevenson Google account.
Your Stevenson Google account is now secured with 2-Step Verification.
Enable 2-Step Verification Emergency Backup Codes
In the event your phone is lost or stolen, one-time-use emergency backup 2-Step Verification codes will allow you to access your Stevenson Google account. To enable emergency backup codes, please see the following article...
Enable 2-Step Verification Emergency Backup Codes