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July 21, 2023
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Security with a student account

  • July 21, 2023
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I just started a student account, and since then I've been receiving numerous emails for verification codes. This is not me requesting them.

 

I cannot figure out how to add an extra layer of security to me account. It's connected through Google (our school uses a Gmail server), and I don't seem to have a way to add a password, or 2fa. Any time I try and get support, it tells me to contact me school directly. But honestly, this seems like a pretty bunk answer when it comes to a security issue.

 

I'm just wondering if there is so.ething I can do here, or if I really do need to reach out to my school? And would that just be me reaching out to IT, or something more specific?

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jane-e
Community Expert
Community Expert
July 22, 2023

 

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I'm just wondering if there is so.ething I can do here, or if I really do need to reach out to my school? And would that just be me reaching out to IT, or something more specific?

By @Crystal31226386f4cv

 

Yes, reach out to your IT. Most likely this is caused by someone with a similar user ID who is continually mistyping it. With 2FA, you will need to type in a 6-digit security code that is sent to you.

kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
July 21, 2023

why can't you add 2fa?  is your school blocking it?

Participant
July 21, 2023

I honestly don't know, but none of the instructions for adding it seem to work for me.

kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
July 21, 2023

contact your admin.