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Google MFA: Multi-Factor Authentication Using A Security Key (USB device)

Modified on: Wed, Mar 12 2025 11:42 AM

Use 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

  1. Log into your email.
  2. Click the Enroll button when you see the 2-Step Verification warning (or, go directly to the Google 2-Step Verification set up).
    2-Step Verification warning
  3. On the Second step to sign in page, select Show more options.
    Security Key option
  4. Click on Security Key in the drop down.  Do not plug in the Security Key yet.
    Make sure you have a security key
  5. Click Next.
  6. When prompted, insert the Security Key in your computer’s USB port.
    Plug in the key when prompted
  7. Once connected, tap the button or gold disk if your key has one of them.
  8. Click Allow in the 'Allow this site to see your Security Key' pop-up.
    Allow Google to see your security key
  9. Give your Security Key an easy to remember name, then click Done.
    Name the security key
  10. 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.

 



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