Dual Factor - Email (Popular Platforms)

What is the Purpose for Dual Factor?

The purpose is to add an additional layer of security to the authentication process. Instead of only entering a password to log in, you’ll also enter a code or use a security key. This additional step helps make sure that you, and only you, can access your account.

How to Configure Dual Factor for Email

Gmail

1. Open your Google Account.

2. In the navigation panel, select Security.

3. Below “Signing in to Google,” select 2-Step Verification > Get Started

4. Please follow the onscreen steps.

5. Either SMS, Gmail Prompts, or an Authentication app are acceptable.

Yahoo

1. Login to Yahoo.

2. Select the user icon in the top right-hand corner and click Settings.

3. Click Account Security and confirm sign-in details.

4. Toggle the Two-factor authentication button ON.

5. Enter in your mobile number.

6. Select Send SMS or Call me to get a verification code.

7. Enter in the verification code, then verify.

AOL

1. Sign in and go to your Account security page.

2. Beside "Two-step verification," click the Toggle button to turn it on {target="_blank"}.

3. Enter your mobile number.

4. Click Send SMS or Call me to get a verification code.

5. Enter the verification code, then click Verify.

6. If you access AOL Mail in third-party apps, click Create app passwords or click Skip for now. blackcloak.io

Microsoft Outlook

1. Navigate to the Security Basics page and sign in with your Microsoft account.

2. Select More security options

3. Under Two-factor authentication, choose Setup tTwo-factor authentication to turn it on.

4. In the upper menu select Privacy > Two-factor authentication.

5. Please follow the onscreen steps.

ProtonMail

1. Login to ProtonMail and visit the Security tab within the Settings section.

2. Select Enable Two-factor authentication.

3. Open the authentication application of your choice and scan the QR code, or enter the key manually.

4. From there, enter the login credentials of the account to enable.

5. It’s worth noting that a password reset will disable Two-factor authentication for the account and will be required to be enabled accordingly.

Comcast

1. Sign into your Xfinity MyAccount with your Xfinity ID and password.

2. Select the Settings tab in the menu bar at the top of the page.

3. Select Xfinity ID and password in the left menu bar.

4. On the right side of the page, you will see the Two-factor authentication option. Click Edit.

5. Toggle the Two-factor authentication button ON to enroll. A confirmation message will appear.

6. Confirm that both a verified phone number and email is listed, these will be used to further validate the account going forward.

iCloud

1. Navigate to appleid.apple.com, then sign in with your Apple ID.

2. Answer the security questions then continue.

3. A prompt will appear to upgrade account security, tap continue. It’s important to note that if this does not appear, 2FA is likely enabled)

4. Click Upgrade Account Security

5. Enter the phone number where you want to receive verification codes either by SMS or phone when you sign in.

6. Enter in the verification code and turn ON Two-factor authentication