How to enable 2-Step Verification

In order to further secure your account, we encourage you to enable 2-step verification for an added layer of security against hackers and unwanted parties.

What is 2-Step Verification?  In addition to your username and password, you will be required to enter a code that Google will send to you via text message or another selected method. This will only occur when you sign into a new device or location.

To enable, please follow the steps outlined below.

Step 1:

• Open Google Chrome browser

Step 2: 

• In the top right corner, click on your User Profile
• Click on Manage your Google Account 

Step 3:

• Find  Security & sign-in  tab.

  (Google may ask for you to sign in )

  

Step 4:

• Locate  How you sign in to Google  Section

• Click on  2-Step Verification  and enter password if prompted.

  

Step 5:

• Please select at least one of the following layers of protection, listed in order of preferred security level:

  • Authenticator App [Preferred, Most Secure] - Using an Authenticator app (Google Authenticator/Microsoft Authenticator), scan the QR code shown to complete setup.  A verification code will be provided on the authenticator app when you sign in. 

  • Phone Number [More Secure] - Using SMS, a verification code will be sent to the phone number that is added at the time of signing in.

• Once completed, click Turn on 2-Step Verification button.

With these additional layers of protection, your Google account is now more secure and will prevent unauthorized parties from accessing your data and confidential student information. Thank you for your cooperation. 

If you would like more information about Darktrace, our additional layer of protection against phishing attacks, and guidance on identifying phishing emails, please refer to the articles linked below:

Darktrace Email Guide

Spotting Phishing Emails

For any other questions or support:

Email: help@centralunified.org 

Call: 559.276.3130