Set Up Gmail Two-Step Authentication

Purpose: 

The purpose of this article is to provide direction to Outreach users in setting up the two-step authentication for Gmail. 

Two-step authentication adds another layer of security to prevent unauthorized access to an individual's email account and is recommended when connecting a Gmail mailbox to Outreach. 

Intended Audience: 

• Outreach Users

Notes: 

• Gmail Two-Step Authentication is a Google-owned process. For the more information, refer to the Google Protect your account with 2-Step Verification article. 

How To Set Up Gmail Two-Step Authentication:  

1. Access Google 2-Step Verification.
2. Click Get Started. 
   
3. On the 2-Step Verification page, click Get Started. 
   
4. Sign into the applicable Gmail account.
5. Click to turn on 2 step verification.
   Note: If the Turn Off button is present, 2-Step Verification is already enabled.
6. Input the applicable phone number in the Voice or Text Message option.
   Note: This number will be used to receive a numeric code from Google needed to authorize access to Outreach and other 3rd party apps that may be used in the future.
   
7. Click Send Code.
8. Enter the verification code sent from Google and click Done.
   
9. Check the Trust this computer option as applicable. 
10. Click Next and click Confirm.
    The 2-Step Verification is now configured. 

Additional Resources: 

Protect your account with 2-Step Verification

How To Connect a Primary Email to Outreach

How To Configure an Alias Email Address

Set Up an Alias with Gmail's 2-Step Verification