You can turn on 2-Step Verification (2SV), Google’s two-factor authentication service, in less than two minutes. When you sign up, Google will walk you through enrolling a smartphone, phone, or USB security key as a verification step to use whenever you log into your Kenyon Google account from a new web browser, computer, or device.
Once you’ve read Google’s instructions and are ready to turn on 2SV, click this link and log in to your Kenyon Google account to begin.
Click any of the links below to see Google’s step-by-step instructions.
(Note: The links below redirect you to Google’s own documentation. Please contact Kenyon’s Helpline at 1-740-427-5700 or helpline@kenyon.edu if you have any questions when you turn on 2SV.)
Turn on and Set up Google 2SV
Learn about Initial 2SV Verification Step Options
- Receive phone call or SMS message
- Enroll USB security key
- Receive a Google Prompt push notification on your smartphone or tablet
Additional 2SV Verification Step Options
- Google Authenticator (Already using Duo Mobile on your smartphone? You can use this app with the Authenticator option)
- Generate backup codes
- Create and use App password for third-party programs
Make Changes to Your Verification Steps
- Set up Authenticator/Duo Mobile on another phone
- Get verification codes via SMS messages on a new phone
- Add or remove trusted computers
- Remove App passwords