I'm sure you've all heard by now the need for Two-Factor Authentication, but as a refresher 2FA:
Reduces the likelihood of your account being compromised by over 90%
Is now mandatory for all staff to maintain PACE insurance compliance.
Takes about 90 seconds to set up.
Here are the 5 steps to enable 2FA:
1) From your GMail, click your profile icon in the top right, then click Manage your Google Account
2) Click Security on the left-hand side, scroll down to the How you sign in to Google section and click on 2-Step Verification. Now click Get Started
3) Enter your mobile number, and click NEXT
If using a hardware key, click Show More Options instead, and follow the prompts.
4) You will receive a text message with a 6-Digit code. Enter that code, and click NEXT
5) Click TURN ON
Notes:
As always, if you cannot access your account for any reason (including forgetting your phone at home, etc.) contact the Tech Dept: (Internal# 1705 | External# (541)929-8768 | PSDTechHelp@Philomath.k12.or.us)
After you enter your username and password, Google will send a text message to your phone with a six-digit code. You will then enter the code in order to log into your account.
Google will never use this number to send you anything other than login-related messages for your account.
After entering a 2FA code, if you are on a trusted device, you may check the Don't ask again on this device box. (See image below.) You shouldn't have to enter a code again on that same device for around two weeks unless Google detects a significant change. Logging into a new device, the same device on a different network (like at home), or logging in for the first time in a long while will likely require another 2FA code.