MFA (Multifactor Authentication or 2-Step Verification) will allow us to further secure accounts and prevent them from becoming compromised. 

You will need to download an authenticator app called "Google Authenticator" on your phone. Google Authenticator is a free app that is available for any Android or iOS phone from Google Play or the Apple App Store.


Please be aware that Google has recently changed the icon for Google Authenticator from the drab icon on the left, to the colorful icon on the right.


 


Google Authenticator generates 2-Step Verification codes on your phone.

2-Step Verification provides stronger security for your account by requiring a second step of verification when you sign in. In addition to your password, you’ll also need a code generated by the Google Authenticator app on your phone.

Learn more about 2-Step Verification: https://g.co/2step
  
This app does NOT tie your phone to our district nor does it give us any control over your phone or data.


Setting up the Authenticator App on your phone should look something similar to the following... (but with the updated icon)


If you are setting up District email for the first time, (either new account or existing account on a new device) you will be prompted to provide more information.  




Initially, you may be prompted to use the Microsoft Authenticator which will work as well as the Google Authenticator. If that is what you already use you can continue. 

However, if you are using Google Authenticator as suggested, you will need to click on the link indicated that reads "I want to use a different authenticator app"



On the laptop, you will then be presented with a QR Code that you will scan with your phone using Google Authenticator. On the App, select "Scan a QR code"



Once the current Authenticator code is entered from your phone, you will be able to proceed with logging in to your district account! 


Please note, the code changes every 30 seconds.