Starting today, ITD has activated the ability to turn on 2-step verification to your AAPS gmail account. 2-Step verification will protect your email account from someone else signing in as you from a different location. All you need to do is associate a cell phone number with your account and when you sign in, it will send you a code. You probably already have this set up with other internet accounts such as banking or credit card sites. Google only runs the verification once a month when you are using the same device. If you log into Google from a new computer or device it will activate the 2-step verification. Once you set it up, you will forget you even have it activated. This is not required but is highly encouraged. If you are interested, here are instructions on how to set it up. It only takes a minute or two to set up:
2. Click Security on the left hand side
5. It will most likely ask you to sign into Google again.
6. If you have never associated a cell phone number with your Google account enter your cell phone number and select Next. If you already have a phone associated with your account click the Try It Now button. This will either send you a verification code or link on your phone.
7. After completing that step you should see this screen. It gives you the option to enter an addition phone number as a backup. Click Send. This will send you another verification code. Enter the code on the next screen and hit Next.
8. Click Turn On
