Beginning on December 31st, 2022 , we will require all Hancock County School District staff to use 2-Step Verification to access hancockschools.net Google Workspace accounts and email. The process to enroll is very simple and only takes a minute or two to complete. Please complete this process now to avoid being locked out of your email account. This policy will help secure all staff email accounts from unwarranted access. Attached are step-by-step instructions to complete the enrollment. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Instructions On Enabling 2-Step Verification
Step One
Prompt is displayed when logging into your Google account. Click “Enroll” to proceed to the enrollment screen. If you do not see this prompt, go to https://myaccount.google.com to begin the enrollment process.
Step Two
Go to https://myaccount.google.com if the prompt did not pop up in step one.
Principal: Ms. Amie Sins
Step Three
Click “Security” on the left hand navigation pane.
Step Four
Find the section titled “Signing in to Google”.
Click “2-Step Verification”.
Step Five
Protect your account with 2-Step Verification.
A dialog box explaining 2-Step Verification is shown.
Click “ GET STARTED”.
Step Six
Let’s set up your phone.
Enter your cell phone number on the line under “What phone number do you want to use?”
Ensure that the “Text message” radio button is clicked.
Your phone number will only be used for verification purposes. Google will not use your phone in any other way.
Click “NEXT”.
Step Seven
Confirm that it works.
Enter the code that you received as a text message on the correct line.
Click “NEXT”.
