How to Enable Google 2-Step Verification past enrollment period

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Purpose

Google 2-Step Verification (2SV) adds an extra layer of security to your Biola Google account by requiring a second verification factor in addition to your password.

Biola's Information Technology department requires all students, staff, and faculty to enable 2-Step Verification. Failure to comply may result in the loss of access to your Biola Google account (e.g., Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar).

Instructions

How to Enable Google 2-Step Verification

Visit Google's 2-Step Verification page.
Log in with your Biola email address and password.
Follow the instructions on screen to enroll into 2-Step Verification.
Click turn on.
If you are prompted, enter a Google 2-Step Verification backup code and click Next. For assistance with obtaining a verification code, contact the IT Helpdesk at it.helpdesk@biola.edu. If you have set up a previous method, click Try another way or get a verification code using other configured methods.

Support Resources

For frequently asked questions, visit the Google 2-Step Verification FAQ.

Biola Community Announcements

Read the Biola Staff & Faculty Google 2SV Announcement for more information.

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