Enable 2-Step Verification for your Google account

Protect your Salish Kootenai College email account by enabling 2-Step Verification.

Google 2-Step Verification allows you to protect your SKC student or employee email account with both your password and your phone, providing an extra layer of security.

How to Set Up Google 2-Factor Authentication

Step 1: Log into your SKC email account

The first step in setting up Google 2FA is to log in to your SKC email account. If you're not already logged in, go to gmail.com and click on the "Sign in" button in the top right corner. Enter your email address and password to log in.

Step 2: Navigate to the Security Settings

Once you're logged in to your SKC email account, click on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen. From the drop-down menu, select "Manage your Google Account". This will take you to the Google Account homepage. From there, click on "Security" in the left-hand menu.

Step 3: Enable 2-Step Verification

On the Security page, click on "2-Step Verification". Google will then guide you through the process of setting up 2FA. You'll be asked to enter your phone number so that Google can send you a verification code when you sign in. Choose whether you want to receive the code via text message or a phone call.

Step 4: Verify Your Phone Number

Once you've entered your phone number, Google will send you a verification code. Enter this code on the next screen to verify you phone number.

Step 5: Set Up Backup Codes

After verifying your phone number, Google will give you the option to set up backup codes. These codes can be used if you don't have access to your phone and need to sign in to your Google account. We recommend setting up backup codes in case of emergency.