Using Google Authenticator MFA for Gmail

How Do I Install and Set Up Google Authenticator MFA for Gmail?

You will need your mobile device and passwords to your email as well as app store accounts.

  1. Install Google Authenticator from the App Store or Google Play.
  2. Launch Google Authenticator and follow the online prompts to set up your Gmail account:
    • On your computer, log into your Gmail account.
    • Click Settings (Gear icon) in the upper-right corner and click the Accounts and Import tab.
    • In the Change Account Settings section at the top, click Other Google Account Settings.
    • In the page that launches, click Sign-in & Security. The Sign-in & Security window displays.
  3. Enable two-step verification:
    • In the Password & sign-in Method section, click 2-Step Verification.
    • Follow the prompts on your computer and mobile device to get enabled.
    • When the verification message pops up, click Turn On.
  4. Set Up the Authenticator App:
    • In the 2-Step Verification window, under Authenticator App, click Set Up.
    • Follow the prompts on your computer and mobile phone to get set up.
    • When the Done verification message pops up, click Done.