Google MFA: Multi-Factor Authentication Using A Security Key (USB device)
Modified on: Wed, Mar 12 2025 11:42 AMUse a Security Key (a usb device that plugs into the USB port on your district-provided computer) for Google 2-Step Verification.
Set Up A USB Key
- Log into your email.
- Click the Enroll button when you see the 2-Step Verification warning (or, go directly to the Google 2-Step Verification set up).
- On the Second step to sign in page, select Show more options.
- Click on Security Key in the drop down. Do not plug in the Security Key yet.
- Click Next.
- When prompted, insert the Security Key in your computer’s USB port.
- Once connected, tap the button or gold disk if your key has one of them.
- Click Allow in the 'Allow this site to see your Security Key' pop-up.
- Give your Security Key an easy to remember name, then click Done.
- Set up is now complete! Please go to the next section to learn how to use Multi-Factor Authentication.
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How To Use Multi-Factor Authentication
Now that you have 2-Step Verification set up, learn how to login to your Google account using MFA.