Important Security Update: 2-Step Verification Now Required for All Bradley County Schools Employees
To enhance the security of our systems, Bradley County Schools has implemented 2-Step Verification for all employee Google Accounts. This measure is mandatory for everyone—no exceptions.
What is 2-Step Verification? 2-Step Verification, also known as two-factor authentication, adds an extra layer of protection to your account. Even if someone steals your password, they won’t be able to access your account without a second form of verification.
How Does It Work? When you sign in to your Google Account, you’ll complete two steps:
- Something you know: Your password.
- Something you have: A device like your phone.
Common methods for the second step include Google Prompts, verification codes via text or phone calls, Google Authenticator, or backup codes.
How to Set Up 2-Step Verification
- Visit myaccount.google.com.
- Select “Turn on 2-Step Verification.”
- Follow the prompts to complete the setup.
For detailed instructions, you can refer to this Google Support Article on 2-Step Verification.
What If You Haven’t Set It Up Yet? If you haven’t set up 2-Step Verification, you can use backup codes to log in. If you haven’t generated backup codes yet, please contact your Innovation Specialist or email me directly for assistance.
Link to Video Instructions: Google 2-Step Verification
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