How to Set Up Google 2 Factor Authentication
Framework IT recommends that all clients enable 2-factor authentication for your company in G Suite. This adds an extra layer of security to your account by asking you to verify your identity when you enter your username and password.
- On your Google home page, click on your profile icon on the top right
- Select Manage your Google Account
- On your Google Account home page, select Security on the left side
- Under Signing into Google, select 2-Step Verification
- On the next page, select GET STARTED
- On the next page, enter your phone number and choose whether you would like to receive a phone call or text message
- Select NEXT
- You will receive either a text message or phone call depending on your preference
- Enter the code on the next page
- Select NEXT
- On the next page after confirmation, select TURN ON
- You can now exit the Google Account page
- The next and subsequent times you log in, you will be prompted to authenticate
