In order to improve data protection for the campus community, Information Services now requires enrollment in Google’s 2-Step Verification.
Adoption of multifactor authentication is regarded as best-practice within higher education and by information security experts. This one-time enrollment reduces the risks associated with phishing and other scams. Multifactor authentication combines something you know (password) plus something you have (such as a mobile phone) to be able to sign into your Google account.
After enabling 2-Step verification, you will receive a temporary code via text message to your mobile phone. You will need to enter that code to login to your OWU gmail account. Once you successfully login, it will remember your device. You will not need to enter a code every time you login. Other options are available if you do not have a device that can receive a text message. Please see our FAQ page or contact the Help Desk if you have questions about these other methods.
Please note: You will need to opt-in to 2-Step Verification by March 30, 2022, to maintain uninterrupted access to your gmail.
Enroll now: https://myaccount.google.com/security/signinoptions/two-step-verification/enroll-welcome
For more information about Google 2-Step Verification, please review Google’s support page at https://www.google.com/landing/2step/
For support, please contact the Information Services Help Desk by phone at 740-368-3120 or email at helpdesk@owu.edu.
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services.
Contact: Brian Rellinger at helpdesk@owu.edu