In this guide, you will find instructions on how to set up two-factor authentication for a Google account
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Google Workspace for Education is not yet fully implemented in the University of Tartu. This means |
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the services are |
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only partially available, and access is restricted. Furthermore, current manuals are |
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How to set up two-factor authentication (2FA/2SV/2FV)
- Go to https://accounts.google.com.
- Log in if needed
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- (for more information, check Google Account)
- From the menu on the left
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- , click Security.
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- Click on 2-Step Verification (If the session has
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- expired you will be forwarded to the SSO page of the University of Tartu for authentication).
- In case two factor authentication has not been previously configured, on the next screen, click
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- on Get Started.
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- Enter the phone number you wish to use for two-factor authentication and choose
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- whether to receive text messages or phone calls, after which click Next.
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- The Show more options button allows
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- the use of a Security Key or Google prompts options as well, but:
- The University of Tartu does not provide the keys.
- Using Google prompts requires you to be logged in to a smart device with the Workspace account.
- the use of a Security Key or Google prompts options as well, but:
- Enter the code you received via SMS or the phone call into Enter the code field and click Next.
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- Click the Turn on button.
- The next screen allows you to set up more options for authentication
- Backup codes - 10 one-time passcodes are generated
- Google prompts - if logged in to a smart device with the Workspace account, it is possible to confirm new logins from that device
- Authenticator app - a free app that generates a verification code after every 30 seconds
- It is possible to use the Microsoft Authenticator app as well
- Security Key - a physical security key
- It is recommended to activate at least two options, one of which should work even in the case of loss of a smart device, voice/text message, for example.