2FA - Google services

To protect your account with 2FA, proceed by following these steps:

1. Sign in to myaccount.google.com with your University Google account.
2. Select Security and sign-in from the left side menu.
3. In the section How you sign in to Google, click 2-Step Verification.
4. In the Second Steps pane, beside the Authenticator option, click the arrow next to the Add authenticator app item.
5. Click on Set up authenticator to register Google Authenticator as first method, helping yourself with the documentation if needed or consult the following video instruction.
6. Return to the previous Second steps page (by clicking the blue Activate button or simply by clicking the browser's Back button).
7. Next to the Phone number option, click on Add a phone number to access the phone configuration page. Click the + Add phone number button and enter your phone number, making sure to select the correct country code.
8. Again, return to the previous Second steps page (by clicking the blue Activate button or simply by clicking the browser's Back button).
9. Eventually, click the blue button at the bottom of the page to Activate two-step verification.

At the end of the procedure, the system will display the message: Your account is now protected by two-step verification.

You’re now protected with 2-Step Verification.

If everything is configured correctly, you'll have registered at least two verification methods, one of which must be Google Authenticator. Check this section of your Google account and compare it with the image to the right for reference.

Otherwise, you can complete or modify your configuration by registering other verification methods from those available, following the instructions.

To keep your account safe - and easy to recover - you'll need a smartphone and to turn on at least one temporary OTP option on your account, either with Google Authenticator or with an SMS/voice message from Google.

If you don’t enable either option, the first time you'll change your Unimib digital-services password or sign out of the device registered for 2FA, you’ll be logged out of your Google account and lose access to your inbox and all other University Google services.

During your first login attempt to your Google account in your browser, you'll start the boarding process for your account.

After you enter your e-mail address and password, you'll see a “Don’t get locked out” panel: click ENROL to start the last part of the process and activate one of the methods below.

When you’re done, choose either of these:

• turn on 2FA with Google Authenticator
• turn on 2FA with an SMS or voice message from Google

Download the Google Authenticator app from Google Play Store (Android) or the Apple App Store (iOS). The app generates a six-digit verification code on your phone or tablet—even offline.

Note: there are other OTP apps that can work, these steps focus on the setup process for the Google Authenticator app.

Step 1 – on your computer

• On the “Second steps” screen, click Add authenticator app.
• On the “Authenticator app" page, click Set up authenticator app.
• A QR code appears—leave this window open.

Step 2 – on your smartphone

• Open Google Authenticator.
• Tap "+" to add your account.
• Choose Scan a QR code.
• Scan the QR code on your computer screen.

Step 3 – back to your computer

• Click Next
• Enter the six-digit code Google Authenticator shows
• Click Verify

After this, the app is ready.

With this method, Google sends you an SMS or calls you for each login attempt.

On your computer:

• Click Add a phone number.
• Type in your mobile phone number.
• Choose "Receive code by text message" or "Receive code by voice message"
• Click Next to receive a six-digit code.
• Enter the code in the new window.

Your 2-factor authentication is set.

If you need help, open a request on our helpdesk platform.