Google Workspace MFA Setup

In this document, you will work through enabling Multifactor Authentication on your Google account. Before you work through this document make sure you have the following.

• Google account Credentials (Username and Password).
• Phone number for MFA.

Sign into Account

• Follow this link to access your Google account.
  • https://accounts.google.com/servicelogin?hl=en-gb
• Provide your username and password to get logged in.
  • Click Next through the prompts
• If you provide a Code from a text message or authenticator app after entering your password you already have MFA enabled and no longer need to proceed through this document. 

Enable MFA

• On the Google Account home page, navigate to the top left corner of the page.
• You will see options listed. We want to select the Security option. 
• On the next page, scroll down until you find How to sign in to Google.
• From here select the 2-Step Verification option.

• A new page will load. Select Get Started.
• Now enter the phone number you want to authenticate with.
  • You can choose how you want to receive the code. Either a phone call or a text message.
  • This example will show the text message option. 
• Click Next.
• Enter the code that was texted or given over the phone.
• Then click Next. 
• Click Turn On

Optional Second Authentication Method

• You can choose to enable an additional Authentication method. 
• It is recommended to have 2 methods in the event you can’t use one. 
• Additional options are listed at the bottom of the How you sign in to Google box.
  • This document does not go through these options.
  • Reach out to us if you would like assistance with getting a second method setup. 

This concludes the Multifactor Authentication setup for your Google account. If you run into issues please reach out to us by submitting a ticket to support@viatek.net or by calling our office at 303-664-1182.