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2-Step Verification adds a second layer of security to your Blake Google account. After you turn it on, you sign in with something you know (your password) and something you have (your phone). This protects your account even if someone steals your password. This article walks Blake faculty and staff through turning on 2-Step Verification, setting up the Google Authenticator app, and adding backup sign-in options.

Before you begin, have the following ready:

  • A computer with a web browser
  • Your iPhone or Android phone
  • Your Blake Google account email and password

Choose a Two Factor Authentication Method

Complete these steps on your computer. Blake ISS recommends using a combination of Passkey, Google Prompt, or Authenticator. If you choose to add a phone number, Google may take up to 7 days to trust it. If you decide to use your work phone number, please note that your work number cannot receive text messages. Make sure you arrange for a call to be made. 

  1. From a web browser, go to myaccount.google.com and sign in with your Blake Google account.

  2. In the navigation panel on the left, select ‘Security & sign-in’.

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  3. Under How you sign in to Google, select 2-Step Verification 

  4. Look for the section labeled ‘Second steps’. Select a second step of your choice. (2 is recommended)

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Add a Passkey

A passkey replaces traditional passwords with a secure, passwordless way to sign in to websites and apps using the same fingerprint, Face ID, or PIN you use to unlock your device. When you create one, your device makes a matching pair: a “lock” that the website stores and a “key” that never leaves your device. To sign in, you confirm it’s you on your device, and your key proves your identity to the website’s lock. Because there’s nothing to type, remember, or reuse, passkeys can’t be guessed, stolen in a data breach, or captured by a fake login page.

Follow the steps below to setup a Passkey

  1. Click the “+” icon at the right end of ‘Passkeys and security keys’

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  2. A window appears asking to create you passkey. Select Create a passkey

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  3. A prompt will appear telling you where your passkey will be saved. The passkey is saved to the MacOS Passwords app. This comes pre-installed on MacOS. Click Continue in the lower right corner.

    (Note: if you have Touch ID or FaceID enabled on your device, this will look slightly different. Instead of clicking ‘Continue’ It will ask for your fingerprint or to scan your face.)

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  4. You will see a confirmation message appear. Click Done to complete the Passkey setup.

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Google Prompt

Google prompts send a ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ notification to your phone when you try to sign into your account. Tap ‘Yes’ if it was you, or ‘No’ to block the sign-in. To receive prompts, you need an Android phone signed in to your Blake Google account, or an iPhone with the Gmail, Google, Google Photos, or YouTube app signed in to your Blake Google account. 

  1. To use Google prompt download and install Google Apps on your smartphone or tablet and simply sign in with your @blakeschool.org account.

Google Authenticator

You’ll need to download and install Google authenticator from either the Google Play store or iOS App Store. Google Authenticator is a free app that creates a new six-digit sign-in code every few seconds. It works even when your phone has no internet connection. Keep your computer and phone side by side for these steps. Google Authenticator may take up to 7 days to appear as a sign-in option.

  1. From your phone, open the App Store (iPhone) or the Google Play Store (Android).
  2. In the search bar, type Google Authenticator.
  3. Tap Get (iPhone) or Install (Android) next to Google Authenticator.
  4. Wait for the app to finish installing. You will open it later in this article.

Linking Google Authenticator to your Blake Account

  1. From the 2-Step Verification page on your computer, under Second steps, select the right facing chevron icon to the right of Authenticator

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  2. Select Set up authenticator.

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  3. A screen with a QR code, for you to scan on your phone, will appear. 
  4. From your phone, open the Google Authenticator app.

  5. In the lower right hand corner, Tap the plus (+) icon, and then tap Scan a QR code.

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  6. Point your phone's camera at the QR code on your computer screen. Once complete your Blake account will appear as an item in the Google Authenticator app.

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  7. After you’ve scanned the QR Code, go back to your computer and click Next in the lower right hand corner.

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  8. The Google Authenticator app will now generate 6 digit codes for you to use as a second form of authentication. Go back to the Google Authenticator app downloaded on your phone. Find your google account listed, and enter the 6 digit code into the corresponding field on your computer screen. Once entered click Verify to complete the Google Authenticator setup.

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Phone Number

With this option Google sends a one-time code to your phone by text message or voice call when you sign in. After entering your password, you type that code on the sign-in screen to finish logging in. Each code works only once and expires after a short time. This option works on any phone that can receive texts or calls, even one without the Google app or a data connection. It’s less secure than Google prompt or a passkey because text codes can be intercepted or tricked out of you, so it works best as a backup method. 

Blake ISS does not recommend that this be the primary method for two factor authentication, but rather as backup method in case the preferred method is not functioning correctly. 

  1. From the 2-Step Verification page, under Second steps, select Phone number.
  2. Follow the on-screen steps to add or confirm your phone number.

Turn on Two Factor Authentication

  1. Once you’ve got your two methods of two factor authentication selected, underneath the lower left corner you should see Turn on 2-step verification. Go ahead and click Turn on 2-step verification.

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  2. A window will appear showing you the methods to which you have chosen to authenticate. 
  3. You have now successfully set up two factor authentication for you @blakeschool.org account.

Support

Should you have any issues, please contact us:

  • Submit a Blake ISS Support ticket
  • Email - support@blakeschool.org
  • Faculty and Staff Support Line (952) 988-3416

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Updated November 12th, 2026

 

 

 

 

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