First Time Google Email Setup

How Google prompts help protect your account

We recommend Google prompts instead of text message (SMS) verification codes to:

  • Avoid phone number-based account hacking. Hackers may try to steal verification codes to help them break into accounts. Google prompts help protect against this method of account hacking by sending them more securely to only your signed in devices.

  • Get more info about sign-in attempts. To help you spot suspicious activity, Google prompts give you info about the device, location, and time of the sign-in attempt.

  • Block suspicious activity. If you didn’t try to sign in to your account, tap No on the notification to secure your account.

If you have a Security Key follow the steps below to set it up for your Wycliffe Google Account.

If you do not have a Security Key and would like one please fill out this form and Wycliffe TechOps will send you a Security Key free of charge to use with all of your Wycliffe accounts.

To begin please download the Gmail app from one of the app stores

Android Google Play

iPhone App Store

OR

Security Key Step 1

Go to the Google 2SV security page, sign into your Wycliffe Google account

Google Prompt Step 1

Go to the Google 2SV security page, sign into your Wycliffe Google account

Security Key Step 2

Click on show more options

Then select Security Key

Google Prompt Step 2

Click on Show more options

Then select Google Prompt

Security Key Step 3

Have your Security Key ready

Google Prompt Step 3

If you have already signed into the Gmail app on your phone, your phone should show here.
If you have not signed into the Gmail app on your phone, sign into the Gmail app on your phone then refresh this page.


Security Key Step 4

Plug your Security Key into the computer.

Press the flashing gold button on the key.

Google Prompt Step 4

Select Use Another Backup Option to show Backup Codes.

Security Key Step 5

Now that the Security Key has been registered you can name the key.

From you account management page you can add additional ways to secure your account by using a Security Key or Printable Codes. If you are ready to add more ways to secure your account, click the links below.

Google Prompt Step 5

Now that the Backup Codes are shown select to either print the Codes to keep in a safe location or Download the Codes to store on a computer or USB drive.

Google Prompt Step 6

Please click on Turn On to finish enabling 2SV for your Wycliffe Google Account.

From you account management page you can add additional ways to secure your account by using a Security Key or Printable Codes. If you are ready to add more ways to secure your account, click the links below.

Note: Please ensure you have 2 different methods of 2SV enabled

For Further Assistance Contact Wycliffe IT Help Desk 407-852-3815 (during normal business hours) or use TeamHelp to create a ticket for assistance