To help secure your Google Workspace account, your domain may soon require 2-Step Verification. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to enable it before the enforcement date.
✅ Step 1: Log In to Your Google Account
Head over to https://myaccount.google.com and sign in using your Google Workspace email and password.
🔔 Step 2: Look for the 2-Step Verification Prompt
If enforcement is coming soon, you may see a pop-up message asking you to enable 2-Step Verification. Click “Enrol” to begin.
Step 3: Confirm Your Recovery Phone
If your recovery phone has recently changed, Google may ask you to confirm the previous one.
- Enter the phone number ending in XX
- Click “Get code”
Step 4: Enter the Code Sent by Google
You’ll receive a six-digit code via SMS. Enter it to proceed.
🔐 Step 5: Begin Setting Up 2-Step Verification
Once logged in and verified, click “Turn on 2-Step Verification” to begin.
Step 6: Choose Your Second Step
You’ll now be asked to set up second-step options. Google offers:
- Security key
- Google prompt
- Authenticator app
- Phone number
- Backup codes
✅ At minimum, you should add your phone number.
Step 7: Set Up the Google Authenticator App (Recommended)
For better security than SMS, use the Google Authenticator app.
- Download it from the Play Store or App Store
- Tap + and choose Scan QR Code
- Scan the QR code shown on screen
✅ Step 8: Confirm Setup
Once you’ve scanned the QR code and verified it in your authenticator app, your 2-Step Verification method will show as “Added.”
🎉 All Done!
You’ve now enabled 2-Step Verification on your Google Workspace account. This helps protect your data and emails from unauthorized access—even if someone gets your password.
Need a hand with this? See our Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace service or book a free consultation.