Setup Google 2-step verification

Tags Google 2step

How To:

  • Setup 2-Step Verification for your ESU Google account
  • Students, Retirees, or Alumni @g.emporia.edu email accounts

Steps:

You can set this up from the Google App on your mobile device or using the web browser on your computer. Please note this is a separate 2 factor from your ESU Duo.


Note: If you have signed into your Gmail account before but did not successfully setup Google 2-step verification you may be locked out of your account. You will receive the following error:

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)If you receive this error please contact the help desk by phone at (620)-341-5555.


1) Sign into your ESU g.emporia.edu account at any Google website.

website interface showing gmail login screen


2)  On the Google 2-step verification screen, click Enroll

website interface showing google 2-step enrollment screen


3) Verify your device with a text or phone call. (Enter a phone number that you can easily access, such as your own personal phone).

website interface showing google 2-step enrollment set up


4) Enter the code you receive. (The "G" is not required when verifying the code)

website interface showing 2-step confirmation code screen


5)  Click Turn On on the confirmation screen.

website interface showing 2-step confirmation screen

After clicking the turn on button you have now successfully setup Google 2-step verification and you can now exit this page and go back to whatever Google application you would like.