Turn on 2-Step Verification

With 2-Step Verification (also known as two-factor authentication), you add an extra layer of security to your account in case your password is stolen. After you set up 2-Step Verification, you’ll sign in to your account in two steps using:

• Something you know, like your password
• Something you have, like your phone

_Once you have been assigned a company email address, you have 7 days to enable 2-step verification on your account.  This easy to use security measure protects you from having your password compromised and your mailbox accessed by a person other than you. This is achieved by having a 2nd 'key' used to open your email box.

When your email is accessed from a new or an untrusted device, or your account is flagged as performing suspicious activities you will be challenged by the system asking for a second code, this code is either texted to your mobile device or called directly to a voice line, where the code will be audibly communicated to you at a predetermined phone number that is linked to your account._

• To activate on your Google Apps for Business account start by logging into your account at gmail.com.

• Open your Google Account from this link; or - in your browser window, by using the icon in the top right of your gmail window.

• Select the Manage your Google Account button from the resulting drop down. 

• Once you have opened your Google Account settings window choose Security In the navigation panel on the left.
• Under “Signing in to Google,” select 2-Step Verification   Get started.
• Follow the on-screen steps.

If you can’t set up 2-Step Verification, contact the helpdesk for assistance.

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