How do I set up 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) on my DLSL Google account?
To enhance the security of your DLSL Google account, you can enable 2-Factor Authentication (2FA). Follow these steps to set it up:
- Log in to your DLSL Google account
- On your desktop or laptop, sign in to your DLSL Google account.
- Access Google Account Security settings
- Once logged in, navigate to your account’s security settings.
- Enable 2-Step Verification
- Click on "2-Step Verification" and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Set up an authenticator app
- Open the authenticator app on your mobile device.
- Use the app to scan the QR code displayed on your desktop/laptop screen.
- Enter the verification code
- After scanning the QR code, the app will generate a verification code.
- Enter this code to complete the 2FA setup.
- Confirm 2FA is working
- To ensure 2FA is functioning correctly, log out of your DLSL Google account.
- Log back in, and when prompted, enter the verification code from your authenticator app.
See complete details below:
How do I set up 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) on my DLSL Google account?
What You Need Before Setting Up 2FA:
- Two Devices: Ideally, a desktop/laptop and a mobile device.
- Logged into Both: Make sure your DLSL Gmail account is open on both devices.
- Authenticator App: Download an app like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator on your mobile device.
- Use a Laptop or Desktop: This is recommended for the setup.
Steps to Set Up 2-Factor Authentication:
Turning On 2-Step Verification | |
On your desktop/laptop, log in to your DLSL Google account.
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Go to Google Account settings.
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Then, click Security settings |
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Click on "2-Step Verification" and follow the instructions.
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Add a Phone Number for 2-Step Verification | |
In the Second Steps section, press “Add a phone number/Recovery phone” |
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Input your phone number, select “Receive codes by text message”, and press “Next”. |
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Input the verification code that you received via text message then click “Verify”.
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After verifying your phone number, press “Done”. |
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You can confirm if you have successfully added your phone number if you can see it in the “How you sign in to Google” section. |
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Add an Authenticator Application for 2-Step Verification | ||||
In the “How you sign in to Google” section, under the “You can add more sign-in options” text, press the “Authenticator” button.
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If the “Authenticator” button does not appear, you can press “Add authenticator app” button in the Second Steps section. |
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Press “Set up authenticator”. |
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Use your mobile device's authenticator app to scan the QR code shown on your screen. Then, press “Next”
You will be then asked to input the code shown in the authenticator application.
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You can confirm if you have successfully added an authenticator application if you are redirected to this page. |
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